Math Course Placement
At Winona State, math course placement depends on your major and your test scores.
If you do not meet the placement criteria for MATH 112, 115, or 117, you will have to take MATH 050 to develop the skills you’ll need for college-level math courses.
Students with previously earned credit in college math may enroll in the next appropriate course regardless of ACT or test scores.
Talk to an advisor to make sure you are taking the course that’s best for you.
Test Score & Placement
| Course Placement | ACT Math Score | SAT Math Score | Accuplacer Score | MCA Score |
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| Math 212 - Calculus | 26 or higher | N/A | 255 or higher on QAS & 290 or higher on AAF | N/A |
| Math 120 - Precalculus | 24 or higher | N/A | 255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF | N/A |
| Math 140 - Applied Calculus | 24 or higher | N/A | 255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF | N/A |
| Math 115 - College Algebra | 22 or higher | 530 or higher | 255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF | 1158 or higher |
| Math 112 - Applied Precalculus | 22 or higher | 530 or higher | 255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF | 1158 or higher |
| Math 117 - Precalculus with Modeling | 22 or higher | 530 or higher | 255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF | 1158 or higher |
| Math 110 - Finite Mathematics | 18 or higher | N/A | 255 or higher on the QAS | N/A |
| Math 202 - Elements of Math | 18 or higher | N/A | 255 or higher on the QAS | N/A |
| Math 100 - Survey of Mathematics | 18 or higher | N/A | 243 or higher on the QAS | 1150 or higher |
| Stats 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics | 18 or higher | N/A | 243 or higher on the QAS | 1148 or higher |
| Stats 100 - Numbers & Data in Society | 17 or lower | N/A | Less than 242 on the QAS | N/A |
| Math 050 - Intermediate Algebra | 17 or lower | N/A | Less than 242 on the QAS | N/A |
ALEKS Program
Students who are pursuing a degree from the College of Science & Engineering need a solid foundation in math as many programs require advanced math courses.
If your math skills are a little shaky, you may register for the ALEKS Preparation and Learning Program as an alternative to taking MATH 050.
Entry-Level Courses for College of Science & Engineering Majors
Ideally, first year students should be prepared for or prepared beyond the math courses listed for their majors.
| Major | Early Math Courses |
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| Applied Computer Science |
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| Biology – Allied Health | MATH 120 Precalculus or above |
| Biology – Cell & Molecular | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Biology – Ecology | MATH 120 Precalculus or above |
| Biology – Environmental Science | MATH 120 Precalculus or above |
| Biology – Life Science (Teaching) | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Chemistry – All Major Options | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Computer Science |
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| Composite Materials Engineering | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Data Science | MATH 140 Applied Calculus or MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Geoscience – All Major Options |
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| Mathematics – All Major Options | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Physics – All Major Options | MATH 212 Calculus I |
| Statistics | MATH 212 Calculus I |
Math Course Sequences for Degree Programs
Additional math courses can be helpful in a variety of majors and some non-math degree programs have math courses as part of the required curriculum.
| Major | Courses You're Probably Already Taking | The Next Class You Should Take |
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| Accounting |
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| Art | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology |
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| Business Administration |
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| Chemistry |
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| Clinical Lab Science |
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| Communication Studies | STAT 110 or STAT 210 | STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics |
| Computer Science | STAT 210 & MATH 212 |
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| Data Science | STAT 360 | Take any course from STAT 320 or higher (except STAT 370) to earn a minor in Statistics. |
| Economics |
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| Engineering |
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| English | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Finance |
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| Geoscience |
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| Global Studies | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| History | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Legal Studies | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Marketing |
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| Mass Communications | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Mathematics | STAT 210 | STAT 310 (Intermediate Statistics): Learn even more statistical tools and methods. Take STAT 310 and 2 more STAT courses to earn a minor in Statistics. |
| Movement Science |
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| Music | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Music Business | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Nursing | STAT 110 | STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics |
| Physics |
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| Political Science | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Psychology | PSY 231 |
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| Public Administration | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic Recreation | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Social Work | STAT 110 | STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics |
| Sociology | STAT 110 | STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics |
| Spanish | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
| Statistics |
| MATH 247 - Discrete Mathematics Earn a minor in Mathematics just by taking MATH 247. |
| Theatre | MATH 100 or STAT 100 | STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics |
Contact the Math & Statistics Department