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 PlacementACT Math ScoreSAT Math ScoreAccuplacer ScoreMCA Score
Math 212 - Calculus26 or higherN/A255 or higher on QAS & 290 or higher on AAFN/A
Math 120 - Precalculus24 or higherN/A255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF N/A
Math 140 - Applied Calculus24 or higherN/A255 or higher on QAS & 263 or higher on AAF N/A
Math 115 - College Algebra 22 or higher 530 or higher255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF1158 or higher
Math 112 - Applied Precalculus22 or higher 530 or higher255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF1158 or higher
Math 117 - Precalculus with Modeling22 or higher 530 or higher255 or higher on QAS & 250 or higher on AAF1158 or higher
Math 110 - Finite Mathematics18 or higherN/A255 or higher on the QAS N/A
Math 202 - Elements of Math18 or higherN/A255 or higher on the QAS N/A
Math 100 - Survey of Mathematics18 or higherN/A243 or higher on the QAS 1150 or higher
Stats 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics 18 or higherN/A243 or higher on the QAS 1148 or higher
Stats 100 - Numbers & Data in Society17 or lowerN/ALess than 242 on the QAS N/A
Math 050 - Intermediate Algebra17 or lowerN/ALess 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.

MajorEarly Math Courses
Applied Computer Science
  • MATH 140 Applied Calculus
  • STAT 210 Statistics
Biology – Allied HealthMATH 120 Precalculus or above
Biology – Cell & MolecularMATH 212 Calculus I
Biology – EcologyMATH 120 Precalculus or above
Biology – Environmental Science MATH 120 Precalculus or above
Biology – Life Science (Teaching)MATH 212 Calculus I
Chemistry – All Major OptionsMATH 212 Calculus I
Computer Science
  • MATH 212 Calculus I
  • STAT 210 Statistics
Composite Materials EngineeringMATH 212 Calculus I
Data ScienceMATH 140 Applied Calculus or MATH 212 Calculus I
Geoscience – All Major Options
  • MATH 112 Applied Precalculus & MATH 140 Applied Calculus
  • MATH 120 Precalculus & MATH 212 Calculus I
  • MATH 212 Calculus I & MATH 213 Calculus II
Mathematics – All Major OptionsMATH 212 Calculus I
Physics – All Major OptionsMATH 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.

MajorCourses You're Probably Already TakingThe Next Class You Should Take
Accounting
  • ECON 222 or STAT 210 
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
Art MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Biochemistry
  • MATH 212
  • MATH 213
  • STAT 305 - Biometry
  • MATH 312 - Multi-Variable Calculus
Biology
  • MATH 212
  • MATH 213
  • MATH 313/314 - Differential Equations
  • STAT 305 - Biometry
Business Administration
  • ECON 222 or STAT 210
  • MATH 112
  • MATH 140 - Applied Calculus
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
Chemistry
  • MATH 212
  • MATH 213
  • MATH 313/314 - Differential Equations
  • STAT 305 - Biometry
Clinical Lab Science
  • MATH 120
  • STAT 305
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
Communication StudiesSTAT 110 or STAT 210STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
Computer ScienceSTAT 210 & MATH 212
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II
Data ScienceSTAT 360Take any course from STAT 320 or higher (except STAT 370) to earn a minor in Statistics.
Economics
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212
  • ECON 322 or STAT 310
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II
  • STAT 360 - Regression
Engineering
  • STAT 303
  • MATH 312
  • MATH 313
  • MATH 242 - Linear Algebra
  • MATH 332 - Numerical Analysis)
  • STAT 321 - Industrial Experimental Design
English MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Finance
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212
  • ECON 322 or STAT 310
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II
  • STAT 360 - Regression
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
Geoscience
  • MATH 212
  • MATH 213
  • MATH 313/314 - Differential Equations
  • STAT 305 - Biometry
Global StudiesMATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
History MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Legal Studies MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Marketing
  • MATH 140 or MATH 212
  • ECON 222 or STAT 210
  • MATH 213 - Calculus II
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • DSCI 210 - Data Science
Mass Communications MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Mathematics STAT 210STAT 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
  • STAT 110 or STAT 210
  • MATH 117
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • MATH 212 - Calculus I
Music MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Music Business MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Nursing STAT 110STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
Physics
  • MATH 312
  • MATH 313
  • MATH 413
  • MATH 242 - Linear Algebra
  • STAT 303 - Engineering Statistics
Take both MATH 242 and STAT 303 to earn a minor in Mathematics.
Political Science MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Psychology PSY 231
  • STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
  • STAT 360 - Regression Analysis
Public Administration MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Recreation, Tourism and Therapeutic RecreationMATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Social Work STAT 110STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
SociologySTAT 110STAT 310 - Intermediate Statistics
Spanish MATH 100 or STAT 100STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Statistics
  • MATH 312
  • MATH 337
MATH 247 - Discrete Mathematics

Earn a minor in Mathematics just by taking MATH 247.
TheatreMATH 100 or STAT 100 STAT 110 - Fundamentals of Statistics
Contact the Math & Statistics Department
Mathematics & Statistics Department
152 Gildemeister Hall

507.457.5370

Chris Malone
Department Chair

507.457.2989

Email Chris Malone