Education, Reading and Literacy
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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| READ 615 | Preparation for College Reading 1 | 0 |
| READ 015 | Preparation for College Reading 2 | 4 |
| READ 100 | College Academic Reading 3 | 3 |
| READ 102 | Critical Reading As Critical Thinking 4 | 3 |
- 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"
Contact Information
Division: Arts and Humanities (NH - 223)
Phone Number: (909) 387-1653
Faculty Chair: Kimberly D. Jefferson, M.A.
Counselor Liaisons: Tahirah (Ty) Simpson, M.S.Ed., PPS and Michelle Tinoco, M.A.
READ 015 4 Units
Preparation for College Reading
Lecture: 72 contact hours
Associate Degree Applicable
READ 100 3 Units
College Academic Reading
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: READ 015 or eligibility for READ 100 as determined through the SBVC assessment process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only
READ 102 3 Units
Critical Reading As Critical Thinking
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Advisory: READ 100
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only
READ 103 3 Units
Reading and Literacy for Lifelong Learning
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Advisory: READ 100
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only
READ 104 3 Units
Critical Reading, Thinking and Literacy
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
READ 615 Noncredit
Preparation for College Reading
Lecture: 72 contact hours