Developmental Courses

Two courses from this area may count toward graduation. Graceland offers the following developmental classes:

DEVL0900 Developmental Mathematics: Beginning Algebra 3 s.h.
Designed for students with little or no background in algebra. A review of basic arithmetic skills and an introduction to algebra. The algebra component includes the language of algebra, signed numbers, an overview of equations and inequalities, an introduction to polynomials, and laws of exponents. Does not count for general education credit. This course and DEVL1200 are prerequisites to all freshman level MATH courses for students with Enhanced ACT Math scores below 16, SAT Math scores below 370, or COMPASS Math Placement scores below 39. Students required to enroll in this course must achieve a “C” or better.

DEVL1200 Developmental Mathematics: Intermediate Algebra 3 s.h.
Designed for students who have completed DEVL0900, achieved a COMPASS Math Placement score between 39 - 50, or with instructor approval. Includes factoring, algebraic fractions, graphing linear equations, exponents, radicals and quadratic equations. Does not count for general education credit. Students required to enroll in this course must achieve a “C” or better.

DEVL1220 Academic Success 3 s.h.
Designed to assist students in developing their sense of control over the environment of higher education, improving their academic performance, determining their strengths and goals, and implementing strategies that will enhance their personal, academic, and career success. Students required to enroll in this course must achieve a minimum grade of “C”.