Students come to Landmark College with varying abilities in reading, writing, math, and information literacy. In our placement process, we review enrollment materials provided during the admissions process to recommend course options that meet the writing requirements, education requirements, and math requirements. Our recommendations are based on previous coursework, the admissions essay, achievement scores, and other supplemental information.
We want our students to be successful, and our placement process is designed to meet the needs of students, to meet collegiate standards, and to be sure that students are placed accurately in their foundation courses.
The courses in this foundation—writing, education, and math—serve as prerequisites to all other courses required for degree completion. These courses focus on delivering content while providing explicit instruction in what is often referred to as “the hidden curriculum.” Students are introduced to study strategies, writing process strategies, active and critical reading approaches, self-management techniques, and organization and time management skills. There are options recommended for the writing and education sequence. In addition, students will be assessed for math placement and advised on a pathway to meet the math requirement. Coursework may vary by degree plan.