Learning Support Services

Contact: Susan Bronstein

1020 W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 545-5334

Learning Support Services (LSS) provides a full range of academic support services to all students in the areas of mathematics, science, humanities, social sciences, and study strategies. LSS's mission is to improve retention and graduation rates at the University of Massachusetts Amherst by providing learning support programs and self-development activities that enhance skills for college success.

Tutor certification is offered to students who complete the requirements established by the College Reading and Learning Association, namely 10 hours of training offered through the two-credit course LSS 297A and 25 hours of documented tutoring experience.

The LSS is open during the academic year. For information on programs, services, and opening hours, see the LSS entry under the "Other Services" section in the front of this catalog.

The Courses

250 Tutoring the College Student
(both sem) 2 cr

Seminar. Introduction to tutoring, including the tutor-tutee relationship, communication skills and tutoring strategies, responding to individual student needs and learning styles, and guidelines for tutoring specific disciplines. Fulfills course requirement for tutor certification issued by the College Reading and Learning Association.