Arts and Sciences

Special Program

Developmental Studies

Midlands Technical College wants all students to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. The Developmental Studies (DVS) department of the college is the first step toward a successful college experience for many students.

DVS offers academic and support services as part of the college's comprehensive program to help students succeed in their chosen programs of study. Courses in the department meet a variety of student needs.

New or readmitted students whose test scores on the college's placement tests identify academic needs will enroll in DVS courses in math, reading and/or writing before entering the courses required for their degrees. Students who are attending college for the first time should enroll in COL 105 to help them succeed in college. Students who have been out of school for a while or who did not plan to go to college while in high school should enroll in COL 103 to improve personal study habits and skills. Students who want to investigate career options or who are unsure of their career field can enroll in IDS 102. Students whose backgrounds have not provided them with the necessary knowledge of our shared human culture can enroll in HSS 100 to expand their cultural foundation.

Developmental Studies Courses
			Credit Hours
	COL 103	College Skills	3.0
	COL 105	Freshman Seminar	3.0
	ENG 035	Developmental English	3.0
	HSS 100	Cultural Contexts	3.0
	IDS 102	Personal/Career Assessment	3.0
	MAT 035	Developmental Mathematics	3.0
	MAT 100	Introductory College Mathematics	5.0
	RDG 035	Developmental Reading	3.0
	RDG 100	Critical Reading	3.0
	RDG 101	College Reading	3.0