Integrated Reading & Writing

Welcome to Integrated Reading & Writing!

ACC is committed to eliminating barriers in the educational process by offering Integrated Reading and Writing (INRW) courses that allow students to gain the skills to succeed in college-level coursework and complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) reading and writing requirements.

Reading and writing proficiency is essential to college success. Our stand alone courses offer additional time for students who need more one-to-one support and reassurances. Success in this course leads to the corequisite courses. Our corequisite model pairs INRW support courses with college-level classes so you can complete your requirements faster.

As Integrated Reading and Writing educators, we believe in maximizing the potential of our students and ourselves. The INRW faculty prepare students to read and write proficiently and critically in order to achieve academically, compete in the workplace, contribute to the community and take an active role in participatory democracy.

Corequisite Registration

Managed enrollment is in place for all INRW corequisite courses. You cannot self-register through the regular ACC system—complete the enrollment form below and the INRW department will verify and place you in the appropriate course pairing.

Important: Before You Register

• You must use your ACC student email to submit the form—we cannot communicate without it
• You must provide your ACC Student ID number —we cannot enroll you without it
• Incorrect or missing information may delay your enrollment in your preferred course
• If a registration form is not yet available for a future semester, please check back closer to the registration period

Questions? Email [email protected] with your name, student ID, and question.

How to Register

1. Check with your advisor
2. Complete the enrollment form above for your semester
3. The INRW department will verify and place you in the appropriate corequisite course pairing based on your TSI scores and academic plan

Corequisite Program

What is a Corequisite?

Two courses are paired together taken during the same semester. In the INRW corequisite model, you take an INRW support course alongside a college-level course like ENGL 1301 or HUMA 1301.

This approach helps you complete your TSI requirements while earning college credit—saving time and getting you to your goals faster.

Why Corequisites?

Research shows that students who take corequisite courses complete their requirements faster and succeed at higher rates than those in traditional developmental sequences.

Benefits:

• Complete TSI requirements faster
• Earn college credit while building skills
• Receive integrated support in the same semester

Our Values

Excellence — We strive for excellence in teaching and maximize student learning. We believe in the right of all students to excel in their post-secondary academic endeavors. It is our mission to help students overcome educational barriers that would hinder their personal and academic success.

Empowerment — We create a learning environment in which faculty employ evidenced-based practices in developmental education, promote individual initiative, honor diversity, empower independent learning, and encourage intellectual risk-taking.

Education — As Integrated Reading and Writing educators, we use teaching strategies emphasizing active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while we model lifelong commitment to learning.

INRW Course Options

Course Information

Departmental Syllabi

• INRW 0230 (opens in new tab)
• INRW 0340 (opens in new tab)
• INRW 0420 (opens in new tab)
• INRW 0430 (opens in new tab)

Prerequisites

INRW 0340

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INRW 0420

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INRW 0430

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INRW Course Descriptions

INRW 0230: Integrated College Reading and Writing Strategies

2 credit hours (2-2-0)

Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This course is part of a ENGL 1301 corequisite in specific programs such as ASCENDER that offers wrap-around student support services. This course is repeatable up to six-credit hours and is not for college-level credit.

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INRW 0340: Intermediate Reading and Writing Strategies

3 credit hours

Emphasis on increased proficiency of comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and writing skills. Ninth grade reading level required. INRW 0340 repeatable up to six credit hours. A modified course is offered in a two-hour (0230) format.

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INRW 0420: Intermediate Integrated Reading and Writing Strategies

4 credit hours with 1 hr. lab

Students will improve their college reading and writing skills both in and out of class through integrated reading and writing activities. Daily and major writing assignments will offer students the opportunity to master the reading and writing processes and the critical thinking skills necessary to complete college work. Students will read and write for expressive, informative, and persuasive purposes.

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INRW 0430: Integrated College Reading and Writing Strategies

4 credit hours (4-4-1)

Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. This course is an exit level developmental reading and writing course linked with INRW 0420.

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NCBI 0120: Non-Course Based Integrated Reading & Writing

1 credit hour (1-1-0)

Focus on academic writing skills. This course is an exit-level developmental writing course linked with English 1301 (Comp 1). Students may be placed in this course based on holistic advising criteria.

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TSI Placement Chart

Your TSI scores determine which INRW course you need. Use the placement chart to find your recommended course based on your reading and writing scores.

TSI Placement Chart (opens in new tab)

Course Schedule

Find upcoming INRW and corequisite courses by campus, time, or modality.

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What’s Going On in INRW

INRW 0420 + Humanities 1301

The corequisite targets students who place in the lower level strand on the INRW TSI Placement Chart. An entire ecosystem is built around these students to support their academic and nonacademic needs. Students engage with classical texts from the Humanities as they complete their coreq.

House Bill 2233

100% of INRW exit-level courses are corequisites. The corequisite model allows underprepared students to concurrently enroll in an entry-level college course and a developmental education course that supports successful completion of the college course.

House Bill 5

INRW/CLS partners with school districts to provide assistance with their College Preparatory English Language Arts programs to support student college readiness through professional development, training support, and an alternate exit exam.

Capital Idea Partnership

ACC’s INRW & Math Programs have partnered with Capital Idea to offer corequisites to jump-start student college success. The partnership offers extra support to refresh skills and build a strong academic foundation—complete college-level English and math in a single semester.

Course Previews

Corequisite Course Topics

• Human Rights
• Self-Identity
• The Power of Words
• Suppressed History & Oppressed Voices
• Memoir & Legacy

Corequisite Course Readings

Student Resources

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

TSI Assessment

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment measures your readiness for college-level coursework in reading, writing, and math. All entering students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes unless they are exempt or complete.

EdReady

Free online tool to help you prepare for the TSI or improve your placement. Work at your own pace with personalized learning paths.

Reading & Writing Resources

What to Expect in College-Level Courses

Commonly Confused Words

Test and improve your skills with instant feedback through self-assessment quizzes on Google Forms.

Student Quick Links

Student Frequently Asked Questions

What is a corequisite?

Two courses are paired together taken during the same semester. In the INRW corequisite model, students take an INRW course (INRW 0340 or 0230) alongside a college-level course like ENGL 1301 or HUMA 1301.

What is the difference between a corequisite and a prerequisite course?

While corequisite courses are taken concurrently (at the same time), prerequisites must be successfully completed before another course is taken.

When I pass my coreq courses, what is the next step?

First, see your advisor. However, passing a coreq course pair indicates that you are TSI complete in reading and writing, and are now ready to take college-level courses on your degree plan.

Are corequisites required?

It depends. Corequisites are required for students who do not pass their Texas Success Initiative Exam (TSI) and their scores place them at the corequisite level. See the Placement Chart for more info.

Do I have to pass my corequisite courses?

Yes. Students must pass a corequisite course to continue to enroll in college credit courses that have reading and writing as prerequisites on their degree plan.

If I pass my stand-alone INRW 0420, am I TSI complete?

No. A stand-alone INRW course is an entry-level course. Passing with a C or better in INRW 0420 allows you to take a corequisite pair the next semester. When you are successful in the corequisite pair, then you are TSI complete in reading and writing.

What courses are available as a corequisite?

At ACC, students who do not meet TSI requirements and whose scores fall within the range assigned to corequisites are required to take INRW 0340 or INRW 0230 AND a college-level course. Courses include but are not limited to English 1301, Humanities 1301, Speech 1311, and Sociology 1301. See the Placement Chart for details.

How do I register for corequisite courses?

Visit the Corequisite Registration section above or email [email protected] for assistance.

Faculty Resources

Contact Us

Dr. Ursula Parker

Faculty Director of INRW

Linda San Agustin

Corequisite Administrative Assistant III

Marie Perez

Administrative Assistant III