RDG: Reading

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RDG-039 College Preparatory Reading II

3 credits—This course is designed to help students expand their academic vocabulary and improve comprehension skills. Students will learn and utilize a variety of reading strategies to be used in the reading of varying materials and to further their learning in their program of choice.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Equivalent placement score.

Course Type: Developmental

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

RDG-040 College Preparatory Reading III

3 credits—This course provides students with instruction of the reading skills necessary for success in college. Through the use of college-level materials, students are afforded opportunity for demonstration and application of critical reading skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): RDG-039 or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: Developmental

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00