Mathematics Proficiency Requirements 
 
All educated individuals should possess a basic mastery of mathematical skills in order to cope with academic subjects in which mathematical formulations form an integral part of the subject matter, deal with mathematical manipulations which might be required in their careers, manage their personal finances, and understand mathematical elements relevant to public issues. Students who enroll in Wayne State University Fall Term 1990 and thereafter may satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement by one of the following means. (Students who enrolled since Fall semester 1983 but before Fall semester 1990 may satisfy the mathematics proficiency requirement in other ways--see the undergraduate bulletin). 

Prior to the completion of thirty credits, all students must demonstrate competence in mathematics by one of the following: 

  1. Passing the Mathematics Proficiency Examination. (Students who fail this examination should prepare to repeat it by taking advantage of directed self study opportunities and/or tutorial assistance. Students who fail the Mathematics Proficiency Examination a second time must elect and satisfactorily complete MAT 0991); OR 
  2. Achieving an acceptable test score on the quantitative or mathematics section of one of the following tests: AP-CEEB, or CLEP; OR 
  3. Transferring credit received for successful completion of a course which is equivalent to MAT 1800 or MAT 2010 or higher, taken at another college or university. 

Note

The mathematics proficiency exam is a competency exam required for graduation and should not be confused with the Mathematics Placement Exam which is used to determine placement into MAT 0995, 1050, 1110, 5160, 1500, 1800 or 2010.  PASSING THE MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY EXAM DOES NOT SATISFY PLACEMENT EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY MATHEMATICS COURSE. 

Last updated Fall 1997 

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