Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Development is designed to prepare advanced non-native English speaking students for the rigors of a college curriculum. The course focuses on comprehension strategies, critical reading and thinking, information literacy, and vocabulary development. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary development. This precollege level course cannot be used to fulfill a degree requirement nor is it calculated in a student's Grade Point Average (GPA); however, the credits billed will be applied towards a student's financial aid enrollment status and enrollment status reported to the National Student Clearinghouse.