Math courses required by major
Math courses required by COLLEGE/major
Achieve the highest score possible so more enrollment options are available. The highest score of your five attempts will be counted toward placement.
Please take the placement assessment very seriously. If you do not achieve at least the "score" listed for each major, it may hinder you from graduating within the normal four-year time frame.
To determine the math placement goal and entry math course needed for your major, you need to have the name of your major and its associated college.
Once you have this information find the name of the college below, click to open the accordion and view the placement score requirements for each major.
Arts and Humanities
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 35-44 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 114 |
Business
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Elementary & Early Childhood Education
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 35-44 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 114 |
Environmental Studies
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Life and Health Sciences
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Physical and Applied Sciences
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Social Science
| Score: 45 or above |
Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 35-44 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 114 |
Undeclared
| Score: 45 or above |
Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 35-44 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 114 |
Animal Biosciences
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 115 |
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Score: 45 or above |
Course: MATH 115 |
Animal Science
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 115 |
Environmental and Resource Economics
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 115 |
Food Agribusiness and Marketing
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231 |
Food Science
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 115 |
Insect Ecology and Conservation
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Course: MATH 115 |
Landscape Architecture
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 231, MATH 241 |
Plant Science
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 231, MATH 241 |
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
| Score: 65 or above | Course: MATH 221 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 115 |
Statistics
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 231 |
Sustainable Food Systems
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 231, MATH 241 |
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Courses: MATH 115, |
Actuarial Sciences
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: Math 231 |
Africana Studies
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Anthropology
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Anthropology Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Applied Mathematics
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Art
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Art Conservation
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Art History
| Score: 0 or above | Courses: MATH 113, MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Asian Studies
| score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Biochemistry
| score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Biological Sciences BA
| Score: 40 or above | Courses: MATH 167, MATH 115, MATH 221, MATH 232, MATH 241 |
Biological Sciences BA, BS, Education or Biology with Pharmacy Interest
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 115, MATH 231 |
Chemistry BA, BS, Education
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Cognitive Science: Specializations of Computational, Mathematical, or Logical
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Cognitive Science: All other specializations
| Score: 40 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 167, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Communication Interest
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Comparative Literatures
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Criminal Justice
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
English, English Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
European Studies
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Fashion Design and Product Innovation
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Fashion Merchandising and Management
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Global Studies
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
History
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
History Education
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
International Relations
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Languages, Literatures and Cultures Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Language, Literatures and Cultures/Political Science
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Latin American and Iberian Studies
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Linguistics
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Math & Economics
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Mathematical Sciences (BA & BS)
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Mathematics Education (BA & BS)
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Music & Music Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Neuroscience
| Score: 40 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 167, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Philosophy
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Physics (BA & BS) & Physics Education
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 | Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Political Science
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Political Science Education
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Psychology BA & Psychology Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Sociology & Sociology Education
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Women and Gender Studies
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Accounting
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Business Analytics
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Business Undeclared
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Economics, BA
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Economics, BS
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Economics Education
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Entrepreneurship
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Finance
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Financial Planning and Wealth Management
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
FINTECH
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Global Business
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 115 MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Hospitality Industry Management
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Hospitality & Event Experience Management
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Management
| Score: 45 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Management Information Systems
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Marketing
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Operations Management
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 45-64 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Acceptable Course: MATH 115 |
Sport Management
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Bachelor of Science
| Score: 75 or above |
Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Bachelor of Arts
| Score: 45 or above |
Course: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 35-44 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Acceptable Course: MATH 114 |
Elementary Education with Concentration in Middle School Mathematics
| Score: 45 - 59 |
Acceptable course: MATH115 (you will also need to take MATH221 to get the calculus requirement for certification) |
| Score: 60 - 74 |
Acceptable course: MATH115 (Recommended for students in the AA Program - you will also need to take MATH221 to get the calculus requirement for certification) OR Acceptable course: MATH231 (Recommended for students on the Newark campus - you will also need to take MATH232 to get the calculus requirement for certification) |
| Score: 75 or above |
Acceptable course: MATH115 (Recommended for students in the AA Program - you will also need to take MATH221 to get the calculus requirement for certification) OR Acceptable course: MATH231 (Recommended for students on Newark campus - you will also need to take MATH232 to get the calculus requirement for certification) OR Acceptable course: MATH241 (You will also need to take MATH242 to get the calculus requirement for certification) |
Score: 0-49 |
Acceptable Course: Please discuss course options with your advisor |
Elementary Education with Concentration in anything other than Middle School Mathematics
| All Elementary Teacher Education Majors are required to complete Math 251, Math 252, and Math 253. New students will enroll in Math 251 in the first year and the math placement score does not determine eligibility to enroll in the course. However, all students should still take the math placement exam in case they decide to choose the Middle School Mathematics concentration or change their major. |
Human Services
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Early Childhood Education
| Score: 35 or above |
Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
Human Relations Administration
| Score: 35 or above |
Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
| Score: 75 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Course: MATH 241 |
Warning: If you do not score 75 or better, which enables you to enroll in MATH 241, you may need to attend Winter and/or Summer sessions to get back on track with your math sequence. Failure to do so may extend the time it takes you to complete your degree.
All majors read first: The courses listed below meet the minimum math requirement for each major. If your future plans involve graduate programs such as medical school, dental school, etc., higher-level math courses may be required. For example, many Medical, PT, and OT schools require PHYS201 (Introductory Physics I), which requires MATH115 (Pre-Calculus) as a prerequisite. Please discuss your plans with your academic advisor to select a math class most appropriate for your goals.
Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Interest Major
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 117, MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
Health Behavior Science (HLBH)
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Human Physiology (HPHY)*
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
Integrated Health Sciences (IHS)*
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
Kinesiology*
| Score: 65 or above | Courses: MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Medical Diagnostics (with Pre PA concentration, MDD-PPA)*
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
Medical Diagnostics (MDD)*
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115 |
Medical Laboratory Science Interest Major (MLS)*
| Score: 35 or above |
Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
Nursing (NURS)
| No math is required for this major, but students should still take the Math Placement Assessment (MPA) in case you decide to add another major or change majors. |
Nutrition & Dietetics (NTDT)*
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser. | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Nutrition & Medical Sciences (NMS)*
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Sports Health (SH)*
| Score: 45 or above | Courses: MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, or MATH 241 |
*These majors take CHEM103 (General Chemistry), which requires a certain level of Math concurrently. Therefore, please know that if you do not place into your major’s required Math course, it will also impact your ability to take Chemistry.
Energy and Environmental Policy (BS) - Energy, Environment, and Society Concentration
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Energy and Environmental Policy (BS) - Energy, Economics, and Public Policy Concentration
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Energy and Environmental Policy (BS) - Energy, Science, and Technology Concentration
| Score: 75 or above | Course: MATH 241 |
| Score: 60-74 (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) |
Preparatory Course: MATH 231 |
Organizational & Community Leadership
| Score: 35 or above (If you score below these values, please discuss options with an adviser.) | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
Public Policy
| Score: 35 or above | Courses: MATH 114, MATH 115, MATH 231, MATH 221, MATH 241 |
| Score: 0-34 | Acceptable Course: MATH 113 |
