COMPASS Placement Scores for AAS, AA & AS Degrees:
| Mathematics |
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| Pre-Algebra |
0-23 |
Refer to Adult Basic Education |
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24-41 |
MAT055 |
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42-99 |
MAT065 |
| Algebra |
16-24 |
MAT065 w/ concurrent Pre-Algebra 42-99 |
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25-30 |
MAT065 w/ concurrent Pre-Algebra 42-99; OR, one of the Following Supplemental Instruction: MAT110 OR MAT116 |
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31-35 |
One of the following Supplemental Instruction: MAT120, MAT105, MAT110 OR MAT116
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36-49 |
MAT146, MAT150 with MAT 100, or any course listed above |
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50-82 |
MAT150 or any course listed above |
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55-82 |
MAT160 or any course listed above |
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83-99 |
MAT170, MAT175 or any course listed above |
| Writing |
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0-25 |
Refer to Adult Basic Education |
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26-38 |
ENC090 or ARI010 |
|
39-73 |
ENC091 |
| |
74-100 |
ENG101 |
| Reading |
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| |
0-43 |
Refer to Adult Basic Education |
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44-48 |
Refer to Adult Education or ARI 020 |
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49-50 |
RDG 020 and ARI 020 |
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51-69 |
RDG 020 |
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70-82 |
RDG 030* |
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83-84 |
CMS 185, Entry level courses with CMS 185 OR Supplemental Instruction |
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85-100 |
No Reading Required |
*After completion of RDG 030 students may enroll into entry level courses
ACT Placement Scores for AAS, AA, and AS Degree
| Reading |
20 or higher |
No Reading Required |
| Writing |
18 or higher |
ENG 101 |
| Math |
27 or higher |
MAT 170, MAT 175 or any course listed below |
|
23 or higher |
MAT 160 or any course listed below |
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22 or higher |
MAT 150 or any course listed below |
|
19-21 |
MAT 150 with MAT 100; MAT 146, MAT 105; MAT 110; MAT 116, MAT 120 |
Note: When switching from a certificate or diploma to a degree, placement scores must be re-evaluated.
From the Assessment & Placement Policy:
- Enrollment shall continue consecutively until all required developmental education is complete.
- Transfer students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA are exempt from reading placement requirements.
COMPASS Placement Scores for Certificates and Diplomas
Category I
| Math |
42 (pre-algebra domain) |
MAT 065 |
| Reading |
80 |
RDG 030 |
| Writing |
64 |
ENC 091 |
Additional Requirements:
| Practical Nursing (LPN) |
ALGEBRA Domain: 36; Reading: 85; Writing: 74 |
| Machine Tool Technology |
Pre-Algebra: 42; Reading: 74; Writing: 49 |
| Electrical Technology |
Pre-Algebra: 42; Reading: 74; Writing: 49 |
| Medical Information Technology |
Pre-Algebra: 34; Reading: 80; Writing: 64 |
Category II
| Math |
34 (pre-algebra domain) |
MAT 055 |
| Reading |
74 |
RDG 030 |
| Writing |
49 |
ENC 091 |
Additional Requirements:
Cosmetology Pre-Algebra: 25; Reading: 74; Writing 49
Category III
| Math |
25 (pre-algebra domain) |
MAT 055 |
| Reading |
64 |
RDG 020 |
| Writing |
36 |
ENC 090 or ARI 010 |
No COMPASS placement test required if seeking certificate only:
From the Assessment & Placement Policy:
- Enrollment shall continue consecutively until all required developmental education is complete.
- Transfer students with 12 or more credit hours at the 100 level or above in general education courses with a 2.0 GPA are exempt from reading placement requirements.
*When switching from a certificate or diploma to a degree, assessment and placement scores must be re-evaluated.