Department of Developmental Studies

The primary mission of the Department of Developmental Studies is to provide students with quality developmental education in reading, writing, and mathematics to acquire the requisite skills needed to attain academic success in college level work. In addition, the department administers Placement Testing and promotes student retention through accessible academic support services such as the Learning Center/Writing Lab, the Math Lab and Tutoring Services. The Learning Center and the Math Lab provide academic support that includes individualized tutoring, computer-assisted instruction, and workshops to students from all levels of academic preparedness, particularly students with special academic needs. The purpose of Tutoring Services is to assist students in the development of intellectual competencies and to enhance classroom instruction by providing quality tutoring that fosters active and independent learning.

Academic Support

• Learning Center and Writing Lab: academic support in writing, study skills, reading and information literacy

• Learning Center Workshops

• Math Lab

• Tutor Services

• Accounting & Computer Tutor Labs

• Placement Testing

Developmental Courses

Faculty and Staff

For additional information, please send e-mail to the Department Chair, Prof. Jay Quaintance, at quaintjh@sunysccc.edu, telephone the Department at (518) 381-1398, or write to the Department of Developmental Studies, SCCC, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305-2294.