Developmental education courses are designed to provide students with the basic academic skills necessary for success in college-level courses and to pass TASP (Texas Academic Skills Program). Students enrolling in college-level courses who fail a portion of the state mandated TASP Test or an alternative test given by the college will be required to participate continuously in developmental coursework in reading, writing, and/or math until the standard for the failed section is met. Many levels of developmental reading, writing, and math classes are offered to enable students to complete the prerequisites for college level work and to satisfy TASP requirements. Developmental courses are listed in the catalogue as DREA for developmental reading, DWRI for developmental writing, and DMAT for developmental math. These courses carry institutional credit but do not count toward a degree or certificate. Failure to attend and participate appropriately in the required developmental coursework as determined by the college will result in administrative withdrawal from all college-level coursework. Students who wish to improve skills in reading, writing, and math may also enroll in developmental courses even if not required to do so because of low test scores. Instructional formats vary and may include computer-based, self-paced, lecture, and online offerings.