HCC Corequisite Acceleration Program
Introduction & Benefits
In June 2017, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the use of corequisite remediation as a required model for students in developmental education courses. Called House Bill 2223, the law requires Texas public higher education institutions to implement a co-requisite model under which a student concurrently enrolls in a developmental-level course and college-level course in the same subject area. This requirement is only for students that place in developmental coursework in either English or Mathematics.
NEW Personalized Corequisite Action Plan (PCAP)Starting in the fall 2018 semester, students who test into developmental English or developmental Math courses will be strongly encouraged to participate in this program by enrolling in these corequisite course pairings. If you want to complete developmental and college-level Math and/or English in your first semester, this program is for you. Otherwise, it will take you at least two semesters to complete both your developmental and college-level requirements.
Students who test at the ABE BASE level are exempted from this requirement.
Besides completing your college-level requirement, substantial research has revealed very promising results from this practice. In fact, entire states have already made the move to have 100% of their developmental students enrolled in a corequisite model. Results show increased success in passing college-level Math and college-level English courses in their first semester in college. Also, for students who need additional help, it will be provided via “just-in-time” academic support.
If have tested into developmental English or Mathematics, then this program may be for you! Instead of taking at least two semesters to complete both your developmental and college-level courses, you now have an excellent opportunity to complete both in one semester by enrolling in the corequisite model – that is, taking them both during the same semester.
It is essential that you first have a conversation with your HCC Advisor to determine the best pathway for you and then register for your corequisite courses. Your Advisor will help you determine which courses are best for you and help complete your schedule. Meet with an advisor
What Subjects Are Affected and How Does the Corequisite Plan Work?
Developmental Mathematics & College-Level Mathematics
Placement
There are four corequisite course combinations that are possible, depending on a student’s area of study:
- MATH 0314 Corequisite Support for College Algebra and MATH 1314 College Algebra
- MATH 0324 Corequisite Support for Business Math and MATH 1324 Math for Business and Social Sciences
- MATH 0332 Corequisite Support for Contemporary Math and MATH 1332 Contemporary Math
- MATH 0342 Corequisite Support for Statistics and MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
To determine which of the four MATH corequisite options is best, students should discuss his/her area of study with an advisor to make the appropriate decision.
Corequisite Support
The purpose of corequisite support courses is to give developmental math students extra help needed to be successful in the college level math course. In the corequisite support course, the instructor may review prerequisite math skills, provide additional instruction, lead guided homework practice, conduct one-on-one or small group tutoring, discuss general learning and study skills, and any additional topics that could aid and improve student success.
Enrollment Criteria
Once enrolled in a pair of corequisite courses, students are expected to complete BOTH courses within the SAME semester. If a student enrolled in corequisite courses withdraws or drops from one course in the corequisite pair, then he/she will be dropped from the other linked course. That is, students WILL NOT have the option of remaining in the college-level math course if they have been withdrawn or dropped from the developmental support course.
Scheduling
Corequisite courses are scheduled as a pair so that they meet one right after the other on the same days. In some cases, the corequisite support course meets first followed by the college level course, while in other cases the college level course meets first followed by the corequisite support course. The two courses run concurrently for the entire 16-week semester, and in many instances both classes are taught by the same instructor. It should be noted that corequisites courses are LINKED. This means that when a student registers for one class in the corequisite pair, the other class in the pair will automatically be added to their class schedule.
ESOL, Integrated Reading & Writing, and College-Level English
Placement for INRW
If a student places into INRW 0410 or INRW 0420, the student will take ENGL 1301 and the required support course, INRW 0300. The INRW 0300 is a support course that will assist the student in being successful in the ENGL 1301 course. If a student is identified as ESOL, students take ENGL 1301 with ESOL 0370 concurrently. The course learning outcomes for INRW 0300 are the ENGL 1301 course learning outcomes. These are offered in a 16-week format.
Placement for ESOL
If a student places into ESOL 0370, he/she will be take ENGL 1301 and the required support course, ESOL 0370. The ESOL 0370 is a support course that will assist the student in being successful in the ENGL 1301 course. The course learning outcomes for ESOL 0370 are the ENGL 1301 course learning outcomes. These are offered in a 16-week format.
Important Enrollment Criteria
Once enrolled in a pair of co-requisite courses, students are expected to complete both courses within the same semester. Should the student need to withdraw, he/she would have to withdraw from both course. Students will not have the option of withdrawing from the developmental course while remaining in the college-level course.
Scheduling
Students take the college-level course and the INRW 0300 or ESOL 0370 concurrently, the courses are offered in a 16-week format.
ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300/ESOL 0370
Important FAQs for Students
What does Co-Requisite Remediation mean?
Co-Requisite Remediation means that a student will take both the developmental-level course and the college-level course in one semester. This is to assist students in successfully completing a college-level course in the first semester.
What are the benefits to me?
There are several benefits:
- It will save you time and money.
- It will offer you the individualized support you need to be successful in passing the college-level course, and then you will be in a position to continue on your degree pathway.
- Research shows that students who take advantage of this model are more likely to be successful in their college-level course and more likely to stay on track and complete a degree.
What courses do I take if I am placed in Math?
You will have two options:
- You will take the developmental math in the first 8 weeks and then the college-level math in the second 8 weeks. In the college-level math course there will be additional support to enable you to be successful. You must in enroll in both courses at the same time.
- You will take the developmental math course and the college-level math course at the same time in the regular term semester. The professors will be providing additional support to enable you to be successful.
What courses do I take if I am placed for INRW?
You will enroll in ENGL 1301 and INRW 0300. You will take both courses for the full, regular-term semester. The INRW 0300 is a support course that provides you with the attention you need to be successful in the ENGL 1301 course. You must enroll in both sections at the same time.
What courses do I take if I am placed for ESOL?
You will enroll in ENGL 1301 and ESOL 0370. You will take both courses for the full, regular-term semester. The ESOL 0370 is a support course that provides you with the attention you need to be successful in the ENGL 1301 course. You must enroll in both sections at the same time.
What happens if I drop the developmental course?
If you drop the developmental course, you will not be allowed to continue in the college-level course.
What do I do if I have more questions about this?
If you have more questions, make an appointment to see your advisor in order to get all of your questions answered.