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Prepare for College

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If you want to go to college, but you’d like to get a head start on your academic journey, our college preparation courses may be right for you.

In our classes, you will get a chance to review and practice academic reading and writing skills, brush up your math skills, and learn college success skills.

It costs $25 per quarter no matter how many classes you take.

Who should take College Prep?

  • You want to start a degree or certificate program
  • You just finished high school or your GED but you have not started college
  • You got your high school diploma or GED a long time ago and you want to refresh your skills
  • You would like to improve your English and math skills before you start college

Course Details

We have preparation classes in English and math. You can take both, or just focus on either English or math.
Classes can be offered both in-person and online.

Academic English (non-credit):

  1. English for Technical Programs – AE57 Pre-College English I: This class will prepare you for writing and reading in professional and technical programs (e.g. Welding, Cosmetology, etc.)
  2. Academic English – AE67 Pre-College English II: This class will prepare you for success in ENG101 and other writing intensive courses (e.g. Communications, Psychology, History, etc.).

Math Preparation (non-credit):

  1. Math Literacy Pathway – AE48 Math Fundamentals: This class will prepare you for MATH87.
  2. STEM and Business Pathway – AE68 Algebra Foundations: This class will prepare you for MATH71.

For more information on English and math pathways, check our website. Click on the program you are interested in and the program map tab.

College Success

A college success class which matches your academic journey. You will receive college credit on completion.

  • Technical Education Navigation and Strategies for Success (APLED102)
  • Strategies for Success (GUID102)
  • College and Career Strategies for Business Technology (BT152)
  • Steps to Success in Health Careers (HED103)
  • College Success (SFCC) – learn general college success skills.

Steps to Enroll

Complete the Online Admissions Application (OAAP), and we will be in touch!
 
College : Spokane CC
I will be enrolling as: First Year
Program: Transitional Studies
Term: Fall 2024
Degree or certificate I am seeking: ABE

Questions

Email: ABEInquiry@scc.spokane.edu or call 509-533-7221

Tell us you are interested in enrolling in the College Prep Program and which college program you are interested in. We will help you with your next steps.

Cost

$25 a quarter, tuition assistance is available to those who qualify.

Locations and Schedule

Spokane Community College

Monday through Thursday
Call 509-533-7221 for information and specific times

Students who park on campus must buy a parking pass.

More Information

Rural Locations

Colville: 509-685-2120 or 800-276-8040
Inchelium: 509-722-3702
Newport: 509-447-3835 or 888-323-2399
Pullman: 509-332-2706 or 888-743-4767
Republic: 509-775-3675 or 800-276-8040, ext. 6410