Integrated Reading & Writing Developmental Studies
Complete the Integrated Reading & Writing portions of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment? We are ready to guide you on your path to success.
Our Integrated Reading & Writing Developmental Studies program is required if you have not met college readiness standards on the Integrated Reading & Writing section of the TSI Assessment.
Course Placement
Your TSI Integrated Reading & Writing scores determine your placement in our program.
Your 3 Integrated Reading & Writing scores:
- College Readiness Classification (CRC) Score
- Diagnostic Level
- Essay Score
Step 1: Meet With an Advisor
Schedule an appointment with an advisor to talk about your options. Your advisor will be able to help make sure you take the correct pathway and required courses.
Step 2: Find Your TSI Scores and Determine Your Required Courses
Use your Integrated Reading & Writing scores to find the right courses for you.
INRW–0190 Adult Education Reading & Writing
Enroll in INRW-0190 Adult Education Reading & Writing if you receive these TSI scores:
- CRC Score 910-944, Diagnostic Level 1–3, and No Essay
or - CRC Score 910-944, Diagnostic Level 4, and Essay Score 1–8
- Note: 5+ in this scenario will not give you a TSI met status
About This Course
INRW–0190 is a free course that improves your basic reading and writing skills.
You will study:
- Individualized development of reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Word usage
- Sentence structure
- Relationships among ideas in written material
INRW–0399 Integrated Reading & Writing II
Take an approved college-level core course and an Integrated Reading & Writing developmental course at the same time.
Check your TSI scores or your course grade:
- TSI Scores:
- CRC Score 910-944, Diagnostic Level 5–6, and Essay Score of 1–4
or - CRC Score 945-990 and Essay Score 1–4
- CRC Score 910-944, Diagnostic Level 5–6, and Essay Score of 1–4
- Course Grade: INRW–0190 Grade of C or better
If you meet requirements for either the TSI scores or course grade, enroll in both:
- INRW-0399 Integrated Reading & Writing II, and
- An approved college-level core course:
About This Course
INRW–0399 is a 3-hour developmental course. This course builds your critical thinking, reading, and academic writing skills.
You will study:
- Grammar
- Mechanics
- Sentence structure
- Use of Standard English
- Reading comprehension
- Reading and analyzing a variety of academic texts
Earn a C or better in INRW–0399 to fulfill your TSI requirements for Reading and Writing.
INRW–0114 Non-Course-Based Reading/Writing
If you have received these TSI scores:
- CRC Score 945-990 and Essay Score 4
Enroll in these co-requisite courses:
- INRW–0114 Non-Course-Based Reading & Writing II, and
- An approved college-level course:
Take your required college-level core course and INRW–0114 at the same time.
About this Non-Course-Based Option (NCBO)
INRW–0114 is free and does not add any class time to your schedule. Access support and resources designed to help you with your core course.
Contact
TCC Northwest
Wendi Pierce
Instructor of English
English Department Co-Chair
Call 817-515-7695
Email wendi.pierce@tccd.edu
TCC South
Nicole Harris
Associate Professor of Integrated Reading and Writing
English Department Chair
Call 817-515-4523
Email nicole.harris@tccd.edu
TCC Southeast
Kathy Quesenbury
Assistant Professor of English
English Department Co-Chair
Call 817-515-3129
TCC Trinity River
Ruth Engel
Instructor of Integrated Reading and Writing
English Department Co-Chair
Email ruth.engel@tccd.edu
TCC Connect
Leslie Johnson
Assistant Professor of English
English and Humanities Department Co-Chair
Email leslie.johnson1@tccd.edu
Updated September 09, 2026