2023-2024 Course Catalog

Developmental, Preparatory, or Basic Skills Basic Certificate (0049)

The program is meant to serve those who want to develop or strengthen their abilities in the basic study skills areas, such as reading, writing, or arithmetic, which are important to daily living and/or further study. This program allows them to develop or strengthen these general skills in a less formalized program structure than is provided for the Basic Certificate in Personal Development. Persons with an interest in this area may enroll in the program even if they do not intend to receive a certificate. Interested individuals should plan their program with a Success Coach.

Curriculum Requirements

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours: 16 credit hours of course work that complements the individual’s other life experiences so as to develop or strengthen general study skills
  2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for courses numbered 080 or above and a grade of ‘CR’ for courses numbered 079 or below that are pursued at the College and are applicable to this certificate
  3. Residency: 8 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Suggested Courses

In addition to the suggested courses listed, a student may utilize one or more other courses if his or her background is appropriate to a particular area of study. Electives may include other introductory courses not listed.

Communications Skills

ENGL 090Reading & Study Skills 2

3.0

ENGL 097Developmental Writing 2

1.0-3.0

ENGL 101Composition 1

3.0

COMM 101Public Speaking

3.0

ED 205Foundations of Education

3.0

Social and Behavioral Sciences

POL S 100People & Politics

3.0

SOCIO 200Marriage and the Family

3.0

Natural/Life/Physical Science

BIOL 101Concepts of Biology 1

4.0

CHEM 100Concepts of Chemistry

4.0

Mathematics

MATH 090Pre Algebra

4.0

MATH 091Basic Algebra

4.0

MATH 099Preparatory Math for Gen Ed

5.0

MATH 110Concepts of Mathematics

4.0

MATH 113Intro to Applied Statistics

4.0

Humanities/Fine Arts

AFAM 100Intro to African American Studies

3.0

AFAM 120African American Experience

3.0

ART 100Art Appreciation

3.0

THTRE 150Theatre Appreciation

3.0

MUSIC 100Music Appreciation

3.0

MUSIC 190Introduction to American Music

3.0

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