corequisite

American  

[koh-rek-wuh-zit] / koʊˈrɛk wə zɪt /

noun

Education.

1. an academic course required to be taken in conjunction with another course.

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Etymology

Origin of corequisite

First recorded in 1945–50; co- + requisite

Example Sentences

If remedial courses are offered, these advocates say, too many students will choose them instead of the corequisite courses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2022

A corequisite course in mathematics is designed to provide support to a student by reviewing linchpin topics right when and where students need the help.

From Textbooks • Sep. 23, 2020

Brainstorm ideas with your classmates about ways this corequisite support course could help you in your learning.

From Textbooks • Sep. 23, 2020

After the corequisite model was introduced, that number jumped to 74 percent after just one semester.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2016

The corequisite developmental education model provides students with the support they need to overcome any deficiencies in their knowledge and skills while simultaneously allowing them to complete college-level coursework that counts toward their degrees.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2016