Page 17 - 2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog

2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog A-15
• Courses which will be offered on
an S/U basis ONLY will be approved
by the curriculum committee and
published as such in the class
schedule. Examples of these courses
would be those difficult to grade, in
which experience, not mastery is the
key (field trips, physical education)
or in which prerequisites disallow
novices from enrolling (advanced
field study or practicum).
Student Services
TMCC’s programs and services support
students and community residents in
achieving their academic, career and life
goals.
These services enhance the educational
process by assisting students in
overcoming the financial, personal and
learning obstacles that may prevent
success.
Within TMCC’s Student Services
department are the following:
• Admissions and Records, Mandatory
Services, Testing and Orientation
www.tmcc.edu/admissions
www.tmcc.edu/testing/tests
• Academic Advisement, Transfer,
Re-Entry and Job Prep
www.tmcc.edu/advisement
• Outreach and Recruitment
www.tmcc.edu/aor
• Counseling and Career Services
www.tmcc.edu/counseling
• Financial Aid
www.tmcc.edu/financialaid
• Disability Resource Center
www.tmcc.edu/drc
• Access Programs
www.tmcc.edu/aor
• Veterans Upward Bound
www.tmcc.edu/veterans/upwardbound
DevelopingAcademic Skills
TMCC offers a number of programs,
courses and services to help students
acquire the academic skills that lead to
success in college. None of the programs,
courses and services outlined in this
section are offered for transfer credit to
the Nevada System of Higher Education
universities. They will, however, provide
students with the skills that could lead to
a successful experience in the college’s
occupational and liberal arts programs.
Students perceiving themselves as
needing additional preparation for
college are encouraged to take advantage
of these opportunities. If you are not sure
whether you are prepared, find out by
participating in the orientation program.
Adult Basic Education and
English as a Second Language
TMCC, under the auspices of the Nevada
State Plan for Adult Education, provides
basic literacy education for adults 18 years
old or older. Instruction in basic reading,
writing and mathematics is offered.
Competency and curriculum levels of
instruction range fromelementary through
high school for adults. Individualized and
group instruction is provided, all at no cost.
TMCC also offers English as a Second
Language courses to assist speakers
of other languages to adapt as quickly
as possible to an English-language
environment. Depending on their level
of proficiency, students are placed in
beginning, intermediate or advanced
classes. For information on Adult Basic
Education or English as a Second
Language, call 775-829-9044.
ABE Program
The college offers noncredit courses in
Adult Basic Education for adults who need
to improve their skills in basic reading,
writing and math. The students are tested
to assess their skills before placement in
the program. An individualized curriculum
is provided and students receive one-on-
one or small group tutoring. An eighth-
grade level of reading achievement is
the program goal. Call 775-829-9033 for
information.
ESL Program (Basic Level)
The college offers noncredit courses
in English as a Second Language for
adults who need training in listening,
speaking, reading and writing English.
Instruction is geared towards working
adults. Consequently, the program uses
a workplace literacy approach through
the Comprehensive Adult Student
Assessment System (CASAS). TMCC’s ESL
program is a nationally-renowned model.
There are 19 levels among the Community
ESL program. Students are grouped
according to ability based on CASAS
entrance and periodic testing scores. For
details, call 775-829-9044.
ESL Program (College Level)
English instruction for both transferable
and nontransferable college credit is
available to students enrolled in college
courses. These ESL courses are designed
for students whose native language is
not English but who have acquired some
proficiency in speaking, reading and
writing. For more information, call 775-
673-7139.
ESLTesting
Nonnative English speakers are strongly
encouraged to have their language
skills assessed prior to registering for
college courses at TMCC. For assessment
information, call 775-673-8241.
English Literacy / Civics
Preparation
Two civics preparation courses are
available for permanent residents who
have a good command of English.
Topics covered are United States history,
contributions of early Americans, United
States government, howdemocracyworks
in the American system and naturalization
requirements. These classes are open
to all permanent residents, 18 years of
age or older, who have resided in the
U.S. for five or more years or who qualify
under the new immigration reform law.
Students must be able to read and write
English. For additional information, visit
the Meadowood Center, room S220, or call
775-829-9044.
GEDProgram
TMCC’s general education development
(GED) preparation courses prepare
students 18 years and older to pass the
GED examination. Courses cover the five
GED sub-sections.
1. Language arts and reading
2. Language arts and writing
3. Science
4. Social studies
5. Mathematics
Orientation for the GED preparation
classes is held several times throughout
the semester at TMCC’s Meadowood
Center. For more information, call 775-
829-9055.
Assessments are administered prior to
enrollment and throughout the training
program. TMCC uses the assessments
to gauge what is needed so that the
instructors can target specific areas of
study. Students are eligible to enroll
in the GED preparation courses upon
completion of the preliminary skills
analysis assessment. Call for class and
individual advisement times.
At no charge, TMCC provides the
following services inan informal classroom
environment.
• Pre-testing
• Books and materials
• Practice GED tests
• Instruction in all subjects covered by
the GED exam
• GED test appointments
• Post-GED guidance
For details on GED preparation courses,
call 775-829-9055. To take the GED exam,
call 775-673-8241.
Tutoring and Learning Center
TMCC’s Tutoring and Learning Center
provides free tutoring to TMCC students
in several subject areas, including biology,
chemistry, economics, French, math,
physics, Spanish, college study skills, and