20 Are there special admissions requirements for this program? If yes, how are these special admissions requirements (whether placement testing or prerequisites) related to student success in the program?

The program does not have special admissions requirements. However, all students must demonstrate readiness via placement information or successful completion of a pre-requisite math course prior to registration in our program courses. This is done to ensure that students begin their mathematics sequence at the appropriate level.  ACT, SAT, and ALEKS PPL scores can all be used for placement into college level courses.  These scores are valid for 2 years.  For students whose ACT or SAT score is not high enough for placement into college level coursework or students whose ACT or SAT score has expired, the ALEKS PPL test is required for placement.

Whether in the form of a placement test or a course, prerequisites for all courses are listed in the catalog and enforced through the Registrar’s Office.

Career Technical Math and Developmental Math Courses:

MATH-015 ALEKS 7+, ACT 12+, SAT 360+

MATH-090 (within the Cardinal Learning Commons Division): ALEKS 7+, ACT 14+, SAT 400+

MCTE-101, -103, -104, -105, -106, and MATH-025: ALEKS 14+, ACT 16+, SAT 440+

MCTE-102: ALEKS 30+, ACT 20+, SAT 510+

General Education and Mathematics Program courses:

MATH-108, MATH-123, MATH-130, MATH-153: ALEKS 30+, ACT 20+, SAT 510+

MATH-143: ALEKS 46+, ACT 24+, SAT 570+

MATH 143 & 144 concurrently or MATH 147: ALEKS 54+, ACT 26+, SAT 610+

MATH-253: ALEKS 61+, ACT 28+, SAT 620+

MATH-144, MATH-160: ALEKS 61+, ACT 28+, SAT 650+

MATH-170, MATH-187: ALEKS 76+, ACT 30+, SAT 690+

All other Mathematics Program courses require a pre-requisite course.