Our program also makes the Summerscapes program available for school-age youth during the summer months. Our department provides training in the following areas. Click the quick-links below to be directed to these areas. This course is designed for people just like youβhigh school graduates who need to review basic algebra in order to increase their chances of success in a college-level classroom.
This course is a review of the basic concepts of algebra using formulas, exponents, signs, squares and square roots, equations, and inequalities. Open up the world of creative writing and learn the techniques that can put you in print. In this course, you will experience the hands-on practice of learning to say what you want in the best, most efficient and attractive way possible.
There will be discussions on the art of criticism and how it helps, not hurts. You will learn the specifics of editing, manuscript preparation, querying, and submission of your writings. Emphasis will be on learning to develop your own voice or recognizable style. Students who have never before taken writing classes in their lives may also register for this class, but they should enjoy challenges. Students will also gain a realistic admiration for their own capabilities.
Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar is important if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills. This course will help you gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. A patient instructor, memorable lessons, vivid examples, and interactive exercises will give you ample opportunity to put what you learn into practice.
Reacquaint yourself with old, forgotten rules, meet some new ones, and discover your own grammatical strengths! Moreover, the GRE exam has changed, and the new format should be reviewed before you take the exam! Your admission into advanced degree programs may well depend on your score on this exam. This course is designed to help you prepare for all parts of the re-formatted general exam to include a review of the verbal, quantitative, and written sections of the exam.
