College Readiness and English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Welcome to College Readiness at Palm Beach State College. Our department serves students
who want to refresh basic skills in Math and English. In addition, we offer courses
for students whose primary language is not English. Lastly, the course "Introduction
to the College Experience" focuses on acclimating first-time students to the college
environment.
Disciplines
- Developmental Reading and Writing
- Developmental Algebra
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Introduction to the College Experience
- Personal Development
College Readiness Courses
PBSC provides a complete program for students to build academic skills for success, whether they are entering from high school or are starting or resuming their college career later in life. College readiness courses in reading, English, mathematics, and success skills prepare students for college-level courses.
Any associate degree-seeking student may enroll in these classes; however, they are designed especially for students who need some additional skills to be successful in college-level courses in reading, English, and mathematics. State law prohibits baccalaureate students from enrolling in college readiness courses. Academic advisors work with these students to design a college readiness plan to help them prepare for college-level work.
College Readiness Areas
The College Readiness program is tailored to each student’s needs. There are several options for college readiness in the areas of mathematics, reading and English. For those whose primary language is not English, the program offers English for Academic Purposes courses.
Note: Individual course information for each area can be viewed in PBSC's catalog. View Courses
- College readiness courses for students whose primary language is English but who need to improve some skills before taking ENC 1101 College Composition.
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses for students with limited English proficiency consists of six levels of instruction for students with varying levels of English proficiency. Students are placed into a course based on the scores on the Accuplacer ESL - English as a Secondary Language (formerly called LOEP). There are three levels of foundations courses that address reading, grammar, speaking and listening skills. These courses combine lecture and lab components to meet the specific needs of non-native English speakers. Academic support is provided through tutoring, audio and video technology, and may include interactive computer software in the Student Learning Center at each campus location, which may also be completed virtually. View Courses
- EAP College Readiness and EAP Credit Courses provide instruction in more advanced skills needed for ENC 1101 College Composition and other college-level courses.
- Other college readiness courses.
College Readiness Support
In addition to the courses, the College offers a complete support network, including academic advising for college readiness students to help in course selection and educational planning.
Success Tip For College Readiness Students
Once the college readiness courses are completed, take the required college-level
courses in English (ENC 1101) and mathematics (MAT 1033) as soon as possible to apply
the new skills in a college-level course.
EAP Course & Accuplacer ESL Scores
View individual course information in the College Catalog.
Department Chairs
- Dr. Destiny Keen: Associate Dean, Academic Readiness and Retention
| Name/Email | Campus | Office | Phone | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Helena Zacharis | Boca Raton | HT 403 | 561-862-4714 | EAP, College Readiness |
| Dr. Jonathan "Marc" Davis | Boca Raton | BT 216-3 | 561-862-4369 | Intro to the College Experience |
| Professor Lauran McCallister | Boca Raton | BT 218 | 561-862-4480 | College Readiness, Math |
| Professor Monica Hamlin | Lake Worth | BA 103 | 561-868-3945 | Intro to College Experience |
| Dr. Pamela Mason-Egan | Lake Worth | TC 117 | 561-868-4223 | Intro to College Experience |
| Dr. Sophia Munro | lake Worth | BA 305 | 561-868-3423 | EAP |
