Undergraduate Math and composition requirements for The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University

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Undergraduate Study in Psychology at Colorado State University

Math and Composition Placement Exams

Math Placement Exam

The University requires all students to satisfactorily complete a minimum of three credits of math. The Department of Psychology requires students to complete the college algebra sequence M CC117, M CC118, M CC124 (all three courses are for one credit each). Since college algebra is a prerequisite for other required courses, it is preferred that students complete the math their Freshman year. All students must successfully pass the Math Placement Exam before they will be allowed to register for any math course. Detailed instructions on how to prepare for the exam, times, and places can be found on the Math Department's web page.

Note: Three credits of math must be completed by the end of the sophomore year or the University will place a “Hold” on registration.

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Composition Placement

Students who score 500 or higher on the SAT verbal or 20 or higher on the ACT English section of the exam aare elegible to take COCC150 and should sign up for the course their first or second semester at Colorado State University.

Students who score lower than 500 on the SAT verbal or lower than 20 on the ACT English, must take the Composition Challenge Exam to be placed in a composition course.

For information regarding this exam, contact the English Department, Room 359 in the Eddy Building (491-6428).

Note: COCC150 must be successfully completed by the end of the sophomore year or the University will place a “Hold” on registration.