The Education, Reading and Literacy Department at San Bernardino Valley College maintains a commitment to instructional innovations, and inter-divisional collaboration, that supports its mission to provide a diverse community of learners with a variety of effective instructional experiences, which strengthens reading comprehension, critical thinking, and study strategies. These skills are essential in the preparation of students who will transfer to four-year universities, enter the workforce by earning applied degrees and certificates, and to improve the quality of life in San Bernardino, the Inland Empire, and beyond.

Sequence of Reading Courses

Student placement within the sequence is dependent on the results of the SBVC Guided-Self Placement Results. Contact a counselor for details.

READ 615Preparation for College Reading 10
READ 015Preparation for College Reading 24
READ 100College Academic Reading 33
READ 102Critical Reading as Critical Thinking 43
1

11th Grade High School English Grade > D

2

11th Grade High School English Grade > C
(Recommended for students who want to continue developing proficiency in reading).

3

11th Grade High School English Grade > B

4

Course satisfies CSU, General Education-Breadth Requirements: A3, "Critical Thinking"

Degrees & Certificates

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