Reading Developmental Studies
Reading Developmental Studies courses are designed for students who
- Need additional preparation to be successful in ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306, HIST 1301, HIST 1302, PHIL 1301, PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301
- Did not pass reading portion of ACCUPLACER, THEA or state-approved assessment test
Emphasis is placed on
- Developing and improving comprehension and vocabulary
- Building effective study skills
- Using critical reasoning
- Identifying relationships among ideas
- Preparing for tests
Exiting Developmental Reading:
- Pass the reading portion of ACCUPLACER, THEA, or Compass
- Complete RDNG 0361 with a C or higher and achieve the 11.1 grade level on the Nelson-Denny post-test or complete RDNG 0363 with a C or higher (changed wording for clarification)
Contact
Northeast Campus
Eric Devlin, English and Reading Department Chair
NFAC 3228A
817-515-6413
eric.devlin@tccd.edu
Karen Harrel, Instructor of Reading
English and Reading Department
NFAC 3218A
817-515-6554
karen.harrel@tccd.edu
Northwest Campus
Conrad Herrera, Learning Lab Manager and Department Chair
Academic Foundations Department
WCTS 1206A
817.515.7697
conrad.herrera@tccd.edu
South Campus
Nancy McKenzie, Instructor of Reading and Department Chair
Academic Foundations Department
SCLC 0111A
817.515.4626
nancy.mckenzie@tccd.edu
Southeast Campus
Darla Shannon, Associate Professor of Reading
Government and Current Events Department
ESED 2113A
817-515-3560
darla.shannon@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Robin Birt, Instructor of Reading
Academic Foundations Department
TREF 4219G
817-515-1364
robin.birt@tccd.edu
Updated March 9, 2012