Writing Courses

More information about our current Writing classes can be found in COCC's current College Catalog course descriptions and in these current Writing Course Outcomes (pdf).  The Writng Center also offers drop-in tutoring: see COCC Tutoring and Testing > Subjects Tutored > Writing Center, or call 383-7539 for updates on the current term's Writing Center hours.

Effective Fall 2010, WR 121, WR 122, and WR 227 will be offered as
4-CR courses with revised course outcomes: 
WR 121 (4-credit) Revised Outcomes with Assessment.pdf
WR 122 (4-credit) Revised Outcomes with Assessment.pdf
WR 227 (4-credit) Revised Outcomes with Assessment.pdf

Writing Course Placement

All students (*unless exempt) taking credit classes must take the COCC placement assessment prior to registration in order to assess their current abilities in reading, writing and math. This information will help students choose the most appropriate courses for their skill level.  Initial placement in COCC Writing Courses is based on reading and writing placement assessment results.   

*WR 121 Prerequisites:  students may register in WR 121 only if they have met at least one of the following prerequisites:

• Earned Writing and Reading placement test scores that place the student in WR 121;
• Successfully completed (with a grade or "C" or higher) WR 65, WR 75, or WR 95;
• Completed a two-year associate degree or higher degree, supported by an official college transcript;) 
• Successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or higher) a course determined to be equivalent to WR 121 at a previous college supported by an official college transcript