Learning Support Program

Proper placement leads to academic success. Academic success leads to retention and graduation.

The Learning Support Program at JSCC is dedicated to ensuring student success through proper placement and tailored academic support. Offering co-requisite courses in writing, reading, and math, the program helps students strengthen essential skills while progressing in their degree programs. With mandatory attendance, personalized tutoring, and a clear path for assessment and placement, the program is designed to support academic growth and retention. Students can access various tutoring centers and open labs and receive federal financial aid for up to 30 semester hours of attempted Learning Support courses.

"At JSCC, our Learning Support Program provides the foundation and guidance needed for academic success. We're committed to helping you build essential skills and achieve your goals every step of the way."

Assessment and Placement Procedures

The Learning Support (LS) Program offers co-requisite courses to help students succeed. Students must first obtain clearance from the Admissions and Records Office to take the TBR placement test and pay a nonrefundable $20 fee at the Business Office.

Enrollment Requirements

• Degree-seeking students needing LS co-requisite courses must enroll in and satisfactorily complete these courses during their initial terms of enrollment.
• Students testing into LS writing must enroll in ENGL 0010 and ENGL 1010.
• Students testing into LS reading must enroll in READ 0010 and HUM 1010 or READ 0030 and COL 1030.
• Students testing into LS math must enroll in MATH 0010 and MATH 1010 or MATH 0030 and MATH 1130 or MATH 0530 and MATH 1530, depending on their program of study.

ENGL 0010 Lab for ENGL 1010                         Credit Hrs: 3                                                                                                          
Pre-Req: Placement by testing   Co-Req: ENGL 1010
Co-requisite English lab for students with English ACT scores below 18 enrolling in ENGL 1010. Completion will satisfy the Tennessee Board of Regents learning support writing competencies. This course does not meet English requirements for graduation or elective credits for graduation.

MATH 0030 Lab for MATH 1030                      Credit Hrs: 3                                                                                                                                        
Pre-Req: Placement by testing   Co-Req: MATH 1030
Co-requisite math lab for students having math ACT scores of less than 19 who enroll in MATH 1030. Completion will satisfy Tennessee Board of Regents learning support math competencies. Designed for students pursuing curricula in science, engineering, technology, math, or business administration.

MATH 0530 Lab for MATH 1530                       Credit Hrs: 3                                                                                                                                        
Pre-Req: Placement by testing   Co-Req: MATH 1530
Co-requisite math lab for students having math ACT scores of less than 19 who enroll in MATH 1530. Completion will satisfy Tennessee Board of Regents learning support math competencies.

READ 0010 Lab for COL 1010                            Credit Hrs: 3                                                                                                                                           
Pre-Req: Placement by testing   Co-Req: COL 1010
Co-requisite reading lab for students with reading ACT scores below 19 who are required to enroll in COL 1010 to satisfy the reading competencies. Completion will satisfy Tennessee Board of Regents learning support reading competencies. This course does not meet general education requirements for graduation or elective credits for graduation.