Welcome to the Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science!
The Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science (CLAS) is the academic advising home for undecided/exploratory students within CLAS,
as well as the advising office for Bachelor of General Studies, Global Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors at the UA.
CLAS also houses the Pre-Health Professions Advising Center and the Pre-Law Program, available to students in all majors.
We want students at UA to clearly identify their interests, values, and skills, and to use that knowledge to make informed decisions
when choosing or changing a major. To this end, we provide academic advising services and resources to help students weigh their
many academic options at the University of Arizona.
Degree Program Structure
GRADUATION (120 UNITS)
MAJOR
MINOR
ELECTIVES
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOUNDATIONS
TIER ONE
Composition
Mathematics (varies by major)
Second Language (varies by major)
Traditions & Cultures (2 Courses)
Individuals & Societies (2 Courses)
Natural Sciences (2 Courses)
Math Placement Overview
math.arizona.edu/placement/freshman
placement@math.arizona.edu
Math Test:
Transfer Credit:
All incoming freshmen students are required to take the UA Math Placement
test. If you did not take the UA ALEKS Online Math Placement test, please do
so as soon as possible through your Next Steps Center. If you do not have an
appropriate Math Placement test percentage, you will not be able to register for
Math or Lab Science courses. Please consult your Orientation schedule for Math
advising times and locations.
Students with college level Math credits like AP, CLEP, or community
college dual enrollment credit should see a Math advisor. Out-of-state
courses must be evaluated through an online form available through
math.arizona.edu/placement/credits. Please note that students often
repeat courses for which they already have credit in order to be more successful
at the UA. To speak with a Math advisor please consult your Orientation schedule
for times and locations.
If you did test, your test percentage is available in the back of your student
calendar on your Student Advising and Information Form.
Math Requirements:
Retesting:
Math requirements for students vary by major. There are three “strands” of Math
at UA: general, moderate, and substantial Math. The strand required is dependent
on your major. Students must test into all courses that fulfill Math requirements
at the UA (exception: Philosophy 110 for general Math strand).
Students who wish to retake the placement test will need to take a proctored
test by appointment through the UA Testing Office or through an online proctoring
service called ProctorU. There is a retesting fee; see the Math website for more
information. Retesting for Fall 2014 registration must be done by September 3,
2014. For more information see math.arizona.edu/placement/freshman
and keep
in mind –
TIER TWO
Arts (3 Units)
Humanities (1 Course)
Individuals & Societies (1 Course)
Natural Science (1 Course)
Students with one Math requirement have the option of completing
that requirement at their home institution in the summer. If you
are interested in this option, please review the information at
math.arizona.edu/academics/placement/credits
Admission to the UA does not guarantee placement into a
UA Math course. Some students will need review through
ALEKS Learning Mode or a review course. All students are
encouraged to review before taking a UA Math course.
Please Note:
Pre-Health Professions and Pre-Law are NOT
majors. For more information visit:
prehealth.arizona.edu
prelaw.arizona.edu
Math Placement Test Scores & Options
See the chart on the following page for your course requirements and placement options based on majors and Math strands.
Please note that students can retest, but should review before doing so. Find retesting, links to test review, ALEKS Learning Mode,
and other information online at math.arizona.edu/placement
Success in Mathematics at UA:
The placement process does not guarantee a passing grade in any particular
course. College math is different from high school math, even though some
topics are similar. College math classes meet less frequently than high school,
have little or no review, and are faster paced. Overall grades are based primarily
on exams.
Most of the learning is done by the student outside of class. Students need
to attend class, actively participate in class, keep up with homework, attend
instructor’s office hours and tutoring, and should expect to spend at least two
hours working outside of class for each hour spent in class.
Math test scores expire after 1 year.
General Math Strand
Math Review Course
General Math Strand
Phil 110 (Logic & Critical Thinking)
Math 100 (Preparation for University level Math)
Math 105 (Mathematics for Modern Society)
Enrollment Requirements:
»» Does not require a specific percentage on the ALEKS placement exam.
Enrollment Requirements:
»» CALG/PCLG (Prep for College Algebra): 30-54%
»» PCAL/PPCL (Prep for Calculus): 25-54%
Enrollment Requirements:
»» CALG/PCLG: 55-100%
»» PCAL/PPCL: 45-100%
What to know about Phil 110:
»» Does not serve as a pre-requisite for ANY Math courses.
»» A high percentage on a proctored ALEKS exam will satisfy the
PHIL 110 requirement.
What to know about Math 100:
»» Math 100 is a review course designed to help prepare students for Math 105,
109C, 111, and 112.
»» Students who place below the level of Math 100 will need to review and
retest, unless Phil 110 is a Math course option.
»» Students completing majors with only one Math requirement can take Math
100 in the Spring, or try to review and retest.
»» Students completing majors with more than one Math requirement or prerequisite course should take this course as soon as possible.
»» Math 100 will be offered in the summer.
What to know about Math 105:
»» Serves as a pre-requisite for Math 302A (for Education majors) ONLY.
»» May be taken in Fall OR Spring semester.
»» Has the same placement level as Math 109C, which fulfills theMath
requirement for more majors than does Math 105.
»» A high percentage on a proctored ALEKS exam will satisfy the
Math 105 requirement.
Majors:
Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science:
General Studies • Interdisciplinary Studies • Global Studies (BA Option)
College of Fine Arts: All Majors
College of Humanities: All Majors
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Anthropology (BA Option) • Environmental Studies (BA Option)• Gender and
Women’s Studies • Geography (BA Option)
History • Judaic Studies • Latin American Studies • Linguistics
Mexican American Studies • Middle Eastern & North African Studies • Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics, Economics, & Law
Majors:
»» Math 100 does not satisfy the major requirement for any major.
»» Students who place at this level will need to continue on to a higher level
course depending on major.
Majors:
College of Education: All Majors
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Anthropology (BA Option) • Gender and Women’s Studies • Geography
History • Journalism – (B or better required) • Judaic Studies
Latin American Studies • Linguistics • Mexican American Studies
Middle Eastern & North African Studies • Philosophy
Philosophy, Politics, Economics, & Law
Math 109C (Applied College Algebra with Data Analysis) OR
Math 112 (College Algebra Concepts and Applications)
Math 111 (Plane Trigonometry)
Math 113 (Elements of Calculus)
Enrollment Requirements:
»» CALG/PCLG: 55-100%
»» PCAL/PPCL: 45-100%
Enrollment Requirements:
»» CALG/PCLG: 55-100%
»» PCAL/PPCL: 45-100%
Enrollment Requirements:
CALG/PCLG: 88-100%
PCAL/PPCL: 65-74%
What to know about Math 109C & Math 112:
»» Satisfies Math requirement for majors that accept Math 105.
»» Only Math 112, along with Math 111, can serve as a pre-requisite for Math
122A, 122B. Math 109C is NOT a pre-requisite for Math 122A/B.
»» Math 109C and Math 112 serve as a prerequisite to Math 113, 116, 163,
and 263.
What to know about Math 111:
»» Math 111 is a requirement for Architecture only. Other majors can take Math
111 along with Math 112 as a pre-requisite to Math 122A/B, Calculus I.
»» Do not take unless you are in Architecture or plan on taking Calculus Math
122A/B.
What to know about Math 113:
»» Does not serve as a prerequisite for any additional Math courses including
Math 122A, 122B or Math 129,Calculus II.
»» Math 109C, 112 or higher serves as a prerequisite to Math 113 & 116.
Majors:
College of Architecture + Planning + Landscape Architecture
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:
Agricultural Tech. Management & Education • Animal Sciences
Family Studies & Human Development • Microbiology
Natural Resources (Rangeland Option) • Nutritional Sciences
Veterinary Science
Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science: Global Studies (BS Option)
College of Public Health: Public Health
College Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Communication • Political Science – (C or better required)
Care, Health, & Society • Criminal Justice • eSociety • Geography (BS Option)
Public Management • Sociology
College of Science:
Information Science, Technology & Arts • Psychology (BA Option)
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Majors:
College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture:
Architecture
College of Science:
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Majors:
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:
Agribusiness Economics & Management • Microbiology
Natural Resources (Fisheries & Wildlife options) • Plant Sciences
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Anthropology (BS Option) • Economics • Geography (BS Option)
College of Science: Psychology (BS Option)
College of Pharmacy: Pre-Pharmacy
Moderate Math Strand
Moderate Math Strand
Substantial Math Strand
Math 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business Majors)
Math 163 (Basic Statistics) &
Math 263 (Intro to Statistics & Biostatistics)
SBS 200 (Intro. to Statistics for the Social Sciences)
Math 122A (Functions for Calculus)
Math 122B (First Semester Calculus)
**Enroll in both courses!
Enrollment Requirements:
CALG/PCLG: 88-100%
PCAL/PPCL: 65-100%
Enrollment Requirements:
CALG/PCLG: 88-100%
PCAL/PPCL: 65-100%
Enrollment Requirements:
»» CALG/PCLG: N/A
»» PCAL/PPCL: 70-100%
What to know about Math 116:
»» Eller students (pre-business) first need to take MIS 111 as a pre-requisite.
»» Non-Eller students can take either ABE 120 or MIS 111 as a pre-requisite.
»» Math 109C, 112 or higher serves as a prerequisite to Math 113 & 116.
What to know about Math 163 & Math 263:
»» Nursing students can take Math 163, 263, or Psych 230 (Psych Stats) for the
statistics requirement.
»» Math 109C, 112 or higher serves as a prerequisite to Math 163 & 263, most
statistics courses.
What to know about Math 122A/B:
»» Math 112 (College Algebra) + Math 111 (Trig) can serve as a pre-requisite
to Math 122A.
»» Math 120R (pre-calc) can also serve as a pre-requisite for Math 122A. (CALG/PCLG:
88-100% OR PCAL/PPCL 65-100%)
»» Math 125 is an accelerated version of Math 122B. The enrollment requirement is
PCAL/PPCL: 85-100%
»» Students who do not complete Math 122A with a C or higher will take Math 120R
instead of Math 122B.
Majors:
Eller College of Management:
All majors, except Economics & Finance
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:
Retailing & Consumer Sciences
Agribusiness Economics and Management
Majors:
College of Nursing:
Nursing
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:
Veterinary Science
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Many majors require SBS 200, including Communications majors.
Majors:
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences:
Crop Production/Agronomy • Environmental Science • Environment & Water
Resource Economics • Natural Resources (Landscape & Watershed options)
Plant Sciences
College of Engineering: All Majors
College of Science:
Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Computer Science • Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology • Environmental Hydrology & Water Resources
Geosciences • Information Science & Technology (BS)
Integrated Science • Mathematics Physics • Science Education
College of Medicine: Physiology
Moderate Math Strand
Moderate Math Strand
Several majors have a statistics requirement, consult your advisor for more
information.
AP Math Credit
for CLAS:
It is the student’s responsibility
to adjust his/her schedule after
AP Math scores are processed
into the UA system. If you have
AP Math credits, you may have
satisfied your Foundation Math
Requirement at UA.
AP Exam
Score
UA Credit
Options
Notes
Calculus AB or AB sub
score on the BC exam
3, 4, 5
Math 125,
Calculus I
Foundation Math is satisfied for all majors. See a math advisor
if you want to take Math 129, Calculus II.
Math 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement for all UA
majors and will substitute for UA Math 105, 109C, 112, 113, 116, or 122A/B.
Calculus BC
3
Math 125,
Calculus I
Foundation Math is satisfied for all majors. See a math advisor
if you want to take Math 129, Calculus II.
Math 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement for all UA
majors and will substitute for UA Math 105, 109C, 112, 113, 116, or 122A/B.
4 or 5
Math 125 and 129,
Calculus I and II
Foundation Math satisfied for all majors. Students are eligible
for Math 223 and 254, but these are not required by SBS.
Math 125 satisfies the General Education Math Requirement for all UA
majors and will substitute for UA Math 105, 109C, 112, 113, 116, or 122A/B.
3
Math 163, Basic
Statistics
Statistics courses are not used for placement. Students need an
appropriate Math Placement test score to take UA Math.
Math 163 will substitute for Math 105, 109C, and 112 for most majors.
See your advisor.
4 or 5
Math 263, Intro to Stats
& Biostats
Statistics courses are not used for placement. Students need an
appropriate Math Placement test score to take UA Math.
Math 263 will substitute for Math 105, 109C, and 112 for most majors.
See your advisor.
Statistics
Second Language Placement
Depending on the major, students must
demonstrate either second, fourth, or sixth
semester proficiency in a second language by (1)
completing a second, fourth, or sixth semester or
higher language course at the college level (e.g.,
at the UA or a community college); (2) passing a
proctored language proficiency examination at
the second or fourth semester level or higher; (3)
earning a 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement
Exam; (4) earning a 4 or higher on the International
Baccalaureate Higher Level exam; or (5) earning an
appropriate score on the College Level Examination
Program language test.
Writing Placement:
Writing Program Overview
How to complete the First-Year
Writing General Education and
Foundation Requirement
[1] HOW IS MY PLACEMENT
DETERMINED?
[2] WHAT DOES MY
PLACEMENT MEAN?
[3] WHAT IF I HAVE AP, IB,
DUAL ENROLLMENT,
OR TRANSFER CREDITS
THAT SATISFY THIS
REQUIREMENT?
Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science
Computer Adaptive Proficiency Exams are
available for students who have studied or know
French, German, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. For
information concerning these exams or other
languages at the University of Arizona, please visit
humanities.arizona.edu
Department of English Writing Program
p: (520) 621-3553
f: (520) 621-5410
uawriting@email.arizona.edu
sbs.arizona.edu/coh/webcape/english/
UA students must complete the first-year writing sequence
(Foundation Composition). Depending on your placement,
you should plan to take three to seven composition units.
Your placement is determined by the sum of your SAT/ACT + GPA, which means most students are placed
before they arrive at UA. We cannot determine your placement if we don’t have both scores, and thus, you may be
required to take a writing placement exam. Based on your sum or exam, you are placed into English 101A, English 101,
or English 109H (Honors).
Score
100-100.9
101-101.9
109-109.9
2014-2015 Orientation Quick Guide to Placement
|
College of Humanities (520) 621-1048
Placement
ENGL 101A
ENGL 101
ENGL 109H
Letters, Arts,
and Science
Advising
Information
Is this placement right for you?
If you believe that you have been placed in a course that does not
reflect your writing abilities, see a Writing Placement Advisor TODAY for
information regarding our placement diagnostic.
For Questions Concerning
the Colleges of Letters, Arts, and Science,
Contact:
CLAS Academic Advising Center
Bear Down Gymnasium
web: clas.arizona.edu
phone: (520) 621-7763
email: clas-acc@email.arizona.edu
Your placement score determines which writing courses you’ll take to satisfy this requirement. English 101 & 102 together
satisfy the requirement; however, passing English 109H with a “C” or better also fulfills the writing requirement. If you
believe your placement is incorrect, please contact the Writing Program regarding eligibility for a placement review.
If you earned a 4 or higher on the AP exam
OR a 5 or higher on the IB exam…
then you are placed into ENGL 109H. You must earn a “C” grade
or higher to fulfill the writing requirement.
If you have transfer credits from another
college/university OR dual enrollment credit…
then you will either satisfy the requirement OR you are required
to take UA writing course(s). Evaluation of your credit determines
whether or not you have to take 101 and/or 102, or if your credit
satisfies the writing requirement.
To request this information in an alternate format (Braille, digital,
tape, or large print) please contact Evan Boldt, (520) 621-6625.
Introduction to
Math, Second
Language,
and Writing
Placement at UA
The UA Math, Second Language, and Writing Placement process is described in this guide. Each of these areas has a strict
set of rules that are used to place students. The overall purpose of our placement processes is to determine, based on your
background and current demonstrated ability, which Math, Second Language, and Writing courses are appropriate for you.
All students greatly benefit from review, either through a course or on their own. We want students to do well in our courses.
College courses are different from high school courses for many reasons, and placement is an important part of helping you start
out with the right foundation. Please note that placement into a particular course does not guarantee a passing grade.