- College Now-
Qualified students at Van Buren can enroll in college-level courses.
Course offerings may vary each semester. Below is a list of current College Now courses scheduled for 2011-2012.
College Credit Course Descriptions
BU-201 Business Organization and Management – Mr. Osso (PM class)
3 class hours 3 credits
Prerequisite: High School Recommendation/minimum score 65+ ELA Regents.
Structure and character of modern business; business and its relationship to other social organizations; how businesses are organized and managed; human factors in business and industry; management and the decision-making process; planning, organizing, programming, and controlling processes; production, financing, and marketing considerations in operation of business enterprises.
EN-101 English Composition I – Ms. Moretti (PM class)
3 class hours 1 recitation hour 3 credits
Prerequisite: Minimum score 75+ ELA Regents or 480+ Verbal SAT.
Development of a process for producing intelligent essays that are clearly and effectively written: library work; 6,000 words of writing, both formal themes written for evaluation and in informal writing such as the keeping of a journal. During the recitation hour, students review grammar and syntax, sentence structure, paragraph development and organization, and the formulation of thesis statements.
SP-211 Speech Communication- Mr. Mulligan (PM class) Ms. Chang (AM class)
4 class hours 3 credits
Prerequisite: High School Recommendation/minimum score 65 + ELA Regents.
Study of oral communication and its role in contemporary society. Emphasis on listening, interpersonal communication, small group decision-making, and public speaking. Informative and persuasive speaking.
College Now at Van Buren also offers college preparatory courses and workshops to help you develop the skills you need to further your education. In 2011 - 2012 we are offering the following courses:
CN007: College Preparatory Math, SAT Preparation – Ms. Yum (PM class)
CN072: College Preparatory English – Mr. Misuraca (PM class)