Wallace State: Transitional Learning

Welcome to Transitional Learning!

The Transitional Learning Department here at Wallace State began in the fall semester of 2006 and is currently located on the 7th floor of the Tom Bevill Building. Cindy Mallard is the director and math instructor of the department and works closely with her teammate Heather Congo who teaches English and Reading. Wallace State has always prided itself on being a student centered college, and the Transitional Learning Department was created to further uphold this mission. The term "transitional" was coined in order to replace "remedial." It is important for all transitional students to know that this department was designed to transition students from one phase of thier academic career and personal goals into the next step in their lives. Transitional students are no less capable and have no less potential than other students. With the help of the Transitional Learning Department our students can become productive and successful in mainstream college life.

Is the Transitional Learning Department the place for you? Here are some examples of students enrolled in our courses.

Students whose COMPASS test scores indicate difficulty in the areas of Math, English, or Reading.

Students seeking a refresher course in the areas of Math, English, or Reading.

Students returning to school after a long absence between high school and college.

Students who have recently earned their GED and seek further help in the areas of Math, English, and Reading.

Courses Offered

MTH 090: A course that reviews arithmetical principles and computations designed to help student’s mathematical proficiency.

MTH 098: A course that reviews the fundamental arithmetic and algebra operations.

ENG 092: This course is a review of basic writing skills and basic grammar. Emphasis is placed on the composing process of sentences and paragraphs in standard American written English.

ENG 093: The course is a review of composition skills and grammar. Emphasis is placed on coherence and the use of a variety of sentence structures in the composing process and on standard American written English.

RDG 083: This course is designed to assist students whose placement test scores indicate serious difficulty with decoding skills, comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills.