Learning Support
Learning support courses are designed to help students prepare to take college courses through the development and strengthening of skills within English, Math, and Reading. Each student will take courses based on his or her scores on the ACCUPLACER test from the last five years. Each applicant whose score falls below the provisional cut scores in English, Math, and Reading is granted learning support status or referred to Adult Education. Students may take learning support courses at other institutions and transfer the learning support courses to Southern Crescent Tech; however, these students will be required to take a placement exam at SCTC to determine that the mastery level has been reached prior to enrolling in credit-bearing courses. Learning support courses will not be counted toward a student’s major requirements.
The result of a student’s ACCUPLACER test scores will determine the number of learning support courses he or she will need to complete. The ACCUPLACER test will impact a student’s path to graduation. Students should study for these tests.
How to determine English and Math courses with ACCUPLACER Placement Scores
ACCUPLACER Scores
| English and Reading |
Sentence Skills |
Reading Comprehension |
Course/s |
Action |
| Diploma/TCCs |
less than or equal to 40 |
|
|
Refer to Adult Education for skill building; then retest in ACCUPLACER. |
| Diploma/TCCs |
|
less than or equal to 40 |
|
Refer to Adult Education for skill building; then retest in ACCUPLACER. |
| Diploma/TCCs |
40-59 |
40-54 |
ENGL 1010S + ENGL 0988S |
Student takes Co-Requisite courses-> If either reading or writing score falls within this range, student must take both co-requisite courses in the same term with the same instructor. ENGL 0988 combines READ and ENGL. |
| Diploma/TCCs |
60+ |
55+ |
ENGL 1010 |
Take ENGL 1010 only |
| Degree |
60-69 |
55-63 |
ENGL 1101S + ENGL 0988S |
Student takes Co-Requisite courses-> If either reading or writing score falls within this range, student must take both co-requisite courses in the same term with the same instructor. ENGL 0988 combines READ and ENGL. |
| Degree |
70+ |
64+ |
ENGL 1101 |
Take ENGL 1101 only |
How to determine English and Math courses with ACCUPLACER Placement Scores (continued)
| MATH |
Arithmetic |
Elementary Algebra |
Course/s |
Course of Action |
| Diploma/TCCs |
less than or equal to 30 |
|
|
Refer to Adult Education for skill building; then retest in ACCUPLACER. |
| Diploma/TCCs |
31-33 |
|
MATH 1012S + MATH 0090S |
Co-Requisite courses-> take both co-requisite courses in the same term with the same instructor |
| Diploma/TCCs |
34+ |
|
MATH 1012 |
Take MATH 1012 only |
| Degree |
|
20-40 |
MATH 0098 |
Learning Support course taken as prerequisite to MATH 1101, 1103, and 1111 |
| Degree |
|
41+ |
MATH 1103 |
Take MATH 1103 only. For degree programs that allow MATH 1103-Quantitative Skills and Reasoning |
| Degree |
|
41-56 |
MATH 1111S + MATH 0090S |
Co-Requisite courses-> take both co-requisite courses in the same term with the same instructor |
| Degree |
|
57+ |
MATH 1111 ONLY |
Take MATH 1111 only. |
| Degree |
|
57+ |
MATH 1101 ONLY |
Take MATH 1111 only. |
Note: Not all programs require same scores or same courses. Check requirements for specific program.
Programs that DO NOT require an Accredited High School Diploma or GED
Each of the following Technical Certificate of Credit programs allows students with or without a High School Diploma or GED to be admitted. Students must have either a high school GPA of 2.0 or greater, OR a HOPE GPA of 2.6 or higher after completion of 10th grade, OR a passing score on one of the following tests: ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, Asset, PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
- Commercial Truck Driving
- Criminal Justice Specialist
- Food Production Worker I
- Nurse Aide
- Patient Care Assistant
- Shampoo Technician
Entry Level Workforce Certificates
The following Technical Certificate of Credit programs DO require a high school diploma or GED for admission and are specifically designed to provide a pathway to employment that does not require general education core course work. Students must have either a high school GPA of 2.0 or greater, OR a HOPE GPA of 2.6 or higher after completion of 10th grade, OR a passing score on one of the following tests: ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, Asset, PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
- Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I
- Automotive Refinishing Assistant I
- Automotive Refinishing Assistant II
- Automotive Collision Mechanical / Electrical Helper
- Certified Construction Worker
- Diesel Engine Service Tech
- Diesel Electrical / Electronic Systems Tech
- Electrical Lineworker
- General Maintenance Mechanic
- Infant / Toddler Child Care Specialist
- Nail Technician
Curious about any of these programs?
Go online to Southern Crescent Technical College's website (http://www.sctech.edu) to look at program requirements, number of courses, type of courses, as well as an estimated length of the program you are interested in. If you have any more questions either contact the program coordinator or stop by the Career and Academic Planning Center.
Griffin Campus - Advisement Center (Room 107)
Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. -12 p.m.
Flint River - Advisement Center (Room 250-A)
Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. -12 p.m.
Henry County Center - Advisement Center (Building B)
Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. -12 p.m.
Please Note: Programs may have additional requirements (example - CDL requires a valid driver's license)
Southern Crescent Technical College is a Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution