Developmental Studies Department
The Developmental Studies Department provides a variety of courses and services for students and the community. The Department offers courses in reading, writing, and study skills. Each course is designed to help students develop the ability to be successful in college courses; class size is small to allow for interaction between student and instructor. Each course carries three credit hours and most will apply as a general elective credit for any degree program.
The Department offers courses in American Sign Language. These courses will fulfill the General Education requirement for students intending to enter the field of education or a health related career.
The Teacher Assistant Certificate program is coordinated through the Department. This program is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to complete appropriate college course work which may result in certification through the New York State education Department.
Department Services
Academic Support Centers
The Academic Support Centers, located on all three FLCC campuses, provide services to help students make the most of their educational experience. Professional staff can assist students with difficult assignments, studying for exams or writing research papers. The Academic Support Center on the Canandaigua campus has a computer classroom as well as technology for sight-impaired and hearing-impaired students.
Peer Tutors
A Peer Tutor program provides assistance on a one-to-one or group basis for any course offered at FLCC. A Peer Tutor course is offered through the Department and allows student tutors to experience service learning while strengthening their background in education theory and practice.
Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities (LD) is a term used to describe a variety of difficulties in acquiring, storing and/or retrieving information. These difficulties can often lead to problems with reading, writing or mathematics. Learning disability services are offered on a highly individualized basis and may include extended time and alternate locations for tests, peer tutors, note takers and texts on tape. Students may contact the LD coordinator to arrange for services. Documentation is required.
Adult Basic Education Program
The Adult Basic Education Program offers a variety of classes throughout the area to help prepare students for the GED exam. These classes are open to adults and out of school youth ages 17 and older. The classes prepare participants for the GED exam by reviewing writing, social studies, science, literature, math, and test taking skills. This program also provides information about the exam and assistance with special testing requests. The Adult Education Program also offers basic skills review, GED and ESL on TV, and English as a Second Language instruction. Contact the Adult Basic Education Coordinator for more information.