English: The English Department provides an accelerated pathway to ENG 101 for students who have placed into top level of Academic Foundations English courses. Students who are in level 3 of AF English are eligible to take ENG 101 in the same semester.
Math: The Academic Foundations Math Department offers 3 accelerated pathways to College Algebra MAT 100 depending on the math placement scores: Basic Math & Basic Algebra (7 week courses), Hybrid version of Basic Math & Basic Algebra (7 week courses) and Basic Algebra & MAT 100 (12 or 15 week courses) in the same semester.
ESL: The ESL/Bilingual Department uses an ALP (Accelerated Learning Program) model for students who have not exited into ENG 101 course after taking ESL Level 4 but have potential of succeeding in it with additional support. Students are enrolled in three credits of ENG 101 accompanied by a one-credit workshop and receive additional instruction in the College Course Workshop. The total module is seven credits and students earn college level credit in English even before they exit.
How will this accelerate my path to college-readiness/graduation? The benefits of the ALP model for English, Math, and ESL include high expectations, shortened time to credit courses, student-centered, concurrent support for credit courses and progress toward degree attainment.
Contact: Advising and Counseling
Phone: (201) 360-4150
Email: advising@live.hccc.edu