Some courses have minimum placement requirements in English, Reading, and/or Math. These are skills you need to be successful in the course. You can show placement in several ways, such as:
high school GPA or successful completion of high school transitional math or english courses
standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)
Parkland assessment test scores
taking skill development courses in ENG, CCS, or MAT
If you are not sure what your placement level is, contact the Assessment Center for help. See the placement website for more information.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites are other courses you must complete before registering for a class. Some prerequisites must be taken at the same time as a class (“concurrent enrollment”). If you believe your circumstances should allow an exception to the prerequisites, contact the department chair in charge of the course.
General Education Courses
Only certain courses can be used to fulfill general education requirements. See the list of general education courses below for the type of degree you are seeking.
The ESL program offers a series of courses for academic preparation in four skill areas. These courses are available from beginning through advanced levels in grammar/writing and listening/speaking/pronunciation. Students can enroll part-time in one course or full-time.