The developmental English program at Virginia Western Community college is comprised of four courses.
| ENG 1: Preparation for College Writing I | 4 credits |
| ENG 3: Preparation for College Writing II | 3 credits |
| ENG 4: Preparation for College Reading I | 4 credits |
| ENG 7: Writing and Reading Improvement I | 7 credits |
Students enrolling in ENG 7 must also enroll in the SDV 108 course with the matching section number. For example, if you choose to enroll in ENG 7 section 11, you must also enroll in SDV 108 section 11.
Click here to view the sequence of developmental and college-level English courses.
Click here for course descriptions.
The structure of the developmental English program is built upon a foundational skill set. If your placement results indicate that you have deficiencies in these skills, you will be recommended for a non-credit English course.
| EDUC 2150: Placement Preparation in English | non-credit |
| Students recommended for enrollment in this course may only enroll in non-credit courses. Cost: $150 | |
Virginia Western also offers ESL courses to serve the English needs of students who speak other languages. Click here for more information about the ESL program.
Questions about developmental education? Email deved@virginiawestern.edu.
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