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Find the right math class for you

Use the chart below to see which math courses you’re able to take based on at least one qualifying score or level (like test scores, high school GPA, or prior coursework). If you’re unsure which math course fits your program or how to interpret your scores, contact Academic Advising or Testing Services for help. Once you find a course you’re eligible for, and that fits your program, you can register for it.

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Course Required
Reading and Writing Levels		 Required
Math Placement Options
(Must have at least ONE to enroll in course)

NCMA 110
Fundamentals of Mathematics

Non-credit course with required in-person class time
  • Reading 4
  • Writing 2
  • Accuplacer Arithmetic scores of 200-300
  • Accuplacer QRAS scores of 200-240
  • ACT Math scores of 1-14
  • SAT/PSAT Math scores of 200-390
  • CPT Arithmetic scores of 20-76 (Testing discontinued)

MATH 115 with MATH 095
(concurrent support course)
Technical Mathematics and Support for MATH 115

MATH 115: 4 credits/4 billable
MATH 095: 2 credits/2 billable
  • Reading 5
  • High School GPA 2.50-2.99 (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 250-300
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 225-259
  • ACT Math scores of 15-19
  • SAT/PSAT Math scores of 400-510
  • CPT Arithmetic score of 85-120 (Testing discontinued)
  • CPT Algebra score of 40-76 (Testing discontinued)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 105 or MATH 106 (Course discontinued)

MATH 115
Technical Mathematics

MATH 115: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 5
  • High School GPA 3.0+ (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 260+
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 220+
  • ACT Math score of 20+
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 520+
  • GED Math score of 165+ (within 10 years)
  • CPT Algebra score of 77+ (Testing discontinued)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 114 (Course discontinued)

MATH 119 with MATH 097
(concurrent support course)
Math-Applications for Living and Support for MATH 119/STAT 170

MATH 119: 4 credits/4 billable
MATH 097: 2 credits/2 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 2.50-2.99 (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 225-259
  • ACT Math score of 15-19
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 400-510
  • CPT Algebra score of 50-76 (Testing discontinued)

MATH 119
Math - Applications for Living

MATH 119: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 3.0+ (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 260+
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 220+
  • ACT Math score of 20+
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 520+
  • GED Math score of 165+ (within 10 years)
  • P in NCMA 110
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+
  • CPT Algebra score of 77+ (Testing discontinued)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 105 or MATH 106 or MATH 107 (Course discontinued)
  • P in NCMA 106 (Course discontinued)

STAT 170 with MATH 097
(concurrent support course)
Math-Applications for Living and Support for MATH 119/STAT 170

STAT 170: 4 credits/4 billable
MATH 097: 2 credits/2 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 2.50-2.99 (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 225-259
  • ACT Math score of 15-19
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 400-510
  • CPT Algebra score of 50-76 (Testing discontinued)

STAT 170
Introduction to Statistics

STAT 170: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 3.0+ (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 260+
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 220+
  • ACT Math score of 20+
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 520+
  • GED Math score of 165+ (within 10 years)
  • P in NCMA 110
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+
  • CPT Algebra score of 77+ (Testing discontinued)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 105 or MATH 106 or MATH 107 (Course discontinued)
  • P in NCMA 106 (Course discontinued)

MATH 120 with MATH 098
(concurrent support course)
College Algebra and Support for MATH 120

MATH 120: 4 credits/4 billable
MATH 098: 2 credits/2 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 2.50-2.99 (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer QRAS score of 241-300
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 235-244
  • ACT Math score of 15-21
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 400-540
  • 2.0-3.49 in (MATH 119 or STAT 170)
  • CPT Algebra score of 77-120 (Testing discontinued)
  • Accuplacer CLM score of 45-54 (Testing discontinued)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 105 or MATH 106 (Course discontinued)

MATH 120
College Algebra

MATH 120: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 4* or 5
  • Writing 4
*RDGL 4: ENGL 099 must be taken concurrently
  • High School GPA 3.0+ (within 10 years of graduation)
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 245+ (within 10 years)
  • ACT Math score of 22+ (within 10 years)
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 550+ (within 10 years)
  • GED Math score of 165+ (within 10 years)
  • CLEP College Algebra score of 50+
  • P in NCMA 110 (within 10 years)
  • 3.5+ in (MATH 119 or STAT 170) (within 10 years)
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+
  • 2.0+ in MATH 109 (within 10 years) (Course discontinued)

MATH 126
Precalculus

MATH 126: 5 credits/5 billable
  • Reading 5
  • Writing 6
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 260+ (within 2 years)
  • ACT Math score of 26+ (within 2 years)
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 620+ (within 2 years)
  • 2.0+ in MATH 120 (within 2 years)
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+

MATH 141
Calculus with Applications

MATH 141: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 5
  • Writing 6
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 260+ (within 2 years)
  • ACT Math score of 26+ (within 2 years)
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 620+ (within 2 years)
  • 2.5+ in MATH 120 (within 2 years)

STAT 215
Intro to Probability and Stats

STAT 215: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 5
  • Writing 4
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 260+
  • ACT Math score of 26+
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 620+
  • 2.0+ in MATH 120
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+
  • Accuplacer CLM score of 80-99 (Testing discontinued)

MATH 151
Calculus I

MATH 151: 4 credits/4 billable
  • Reading 5
  • Writing 6
  • Accuplacer AAF score of 270+ w/ TRIG score of 3+ (within 2 years)
  • ACT Math score of 29+ (within 2 years)
  • SAT/PSAT Math score of 690+ (within 2 years)
  • AP Calc AB or AP Calc BC score of 3+
  • CLEP Calculus score of 50+
  • 2.0+ in MATH 126 (within 2 years)
  • Equivalent course work from another college with 2.0+

 

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