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Block Program
The Block Program is a learning community designed to assist students in attaining stronger academic skills and to help them adjust to their first year at Columbus State. This program begins in autumn quarter and goes through spring quarter for first-quarter daytime students. This opportunity gives students a chance to connect and form positive relationships that build a close bond to the faculty, peers, and the advisor. The goal of the Block Program is to help students attain stronger academic skills to be able to take college level courses.
We look forward to working with you to not only meet your goals but to help you accomplish them!
Admission
This program is a voluntary program where students take the following courses:
DEV 031 Pre-Algebra
DEV 041 Basic Communications Skills
DEV 090 College Success Skills
Eligible Requirements
Placement into DEV 031 and DEV 041
First quarter daytime students
If you are interested in being considered for this program please click the link below and fill out the Block Program Inquiry Form. Someone should respond to your inquiry within 24 – 72 hours from submission.
Access the Block Program Inquiry Form.
Benefits of the Program
Make New Friends while creating a Support System
Relationships form between your instructors, advisor, and fellow students to create a support system to help assist you in being successful with your classes.
One-on-One Interaction
Students take the same courses with a small teacher/student ratio. This allows the teacher to address the challenges that the student might encounter and provide resources to assist them through those challenges.
Small Study Groups
To review weekly what was covered in class and go over any trouble areas that the group might be experiencing.
Develop Skills for College Success
Your DEV 090 course will help answer questions about college and academics, as well as help you to adjust to college life. Effective study skills, goal-setting, time management and how to handle test anxiety are some of the topics you will master in that class.
Contact Information
Department of Developmental Education
Aquinas Hall 215
Columbus State Community College
550 East Spring Street
Columbus, Ohio 43216
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other Resource:
Testing Center
