Courses

Credit-bearing courses are open to all students and include

Developmental courses in mathematics and reading
Learning enhancement courses in mathematics and critical reading
College success courses in introduction to higher education, college learning strategies, and career development
Courses in preparing undergraduates in roles as paraprofessionals

DVST 070 Reading Skills for College Study: Designed to assist students in the development of college level reading skills.
DVST 075 Reading and Study Skills Applications: Assists students in the applications of college-level reading and study skills to content-area coursework.
DVST 090 Introduction to College Math I: Students reviews basic computational skills and their applications.
DVST 091 Developmental Math, Arithmetic Operations: Explores the basics of counting principles, place value, arithmetic operations, etc.
DVST 092 Developmental Math, Elemental Topics: Provides students with minimal algebra skills.
DVST 093 Developmental Math, Elements of Algebra: A few topics include properties and operations on real numbers and simplifying expressions.
DVST 095 Introduction to College Math II: Introduces beginning algebraic concepts.
DVST 110 Introduction to Critical Reading and Thinking: Focuses on mastering skills related to the processes of understanding, analyzing, and assessing college-levels texts.
DVST 150 Introduction to Higher Education: Introduces students to skills that promote effective educational planning and academic success.

DVST 160 Learning Strategies: Assists students to develop their study strategies and examine their academic goals.
DVST 170 Career Exploration: Students will examine the world of work, assess their interests and abilities, and make realistic decisions on academic majors and careers.
DVST 201 Vocabulary Expansion: Students will apply knowledge of 168 Latin and Greek word parts and masteing the meanings.
DVST 250 Role of the Peer Educator: Theory Practice, and Assessment: Prepares selected students for the role of a paraprofessional Peer Educator.
Reading Skills for College Study Syllabus: Catalog description, course goals, and required materials for DVST 070.
Introduction to HIgher Education Syllabus: Course Syllabus, DVST 150: Introduction to Higher Education (1 graduating credit) Indiana University of PA. - Required materials.
Learning Strategies Syllabus: Catalog description, course goals and objectivies, and topical outline for DVST 160 Learning Strategies.
Career Exploration Syllabus: Required text, description, course goals and objectives for DVST 170: Career Exploration.