This department provides post-secondary students with instruction in basic math, English, and reading. As the point of entry for learners needing academic development, Developmental Studies is sensitive to the needs of students making a transition to a College environment. Instructors design course work to accommodate first-time College students, those returning to school after an absence, and those with disabilities. The objective of this department is to enable students to develop the skills and behaviors that will lead to successful achievement in A-B Tech’s curricula. The minimum passing grade is “C.” The grades of “D” or “U” will not be used for Developmental Studies courses. Developmental Studies faculty may officially withdraw a student from a course.

Students who test into three developmental disciplines will be assigned developmental academic advisors for a minimum of the first semester of enrollment. These students will be allowed to take no more than 13 credits of work during that first semester (i.e. three developmental courses of four credits each and a required student success course). A decision regarding the ability to take more than 13 credits in future semesters while still enrolled in developmental courses will be made with the permission of the developmental advisor.