Mission Statement

The College Preparatory & Developmental Studies Department (CPDS) helps under-prepared and non-traditional college students increase academic and critical thinking skills and develop the confidence to pursue their life-long learning goals.

Program Summary

The College Preparatory & Developmental Studies program at UAA combines developmental reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) and college success courses into a single department. We provide instructional support that helps under prepared students prepare for college level courses. CPDS courses, labs, and tutor services help all students advance to the next academic level.