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Programs of StudyUndergraduate Programs 25++Effective beginning with the Fall 2007 semester (Fall 2008 for transfer students), students are placed in the appropriatemathematics course based on their ACT Math scores – see chart below. If a student does not have an ACT Math score, or wishesto challenge their placement, they may take the COMPASS Exam. There is a $10.00 fee for the challenge exam and it can onlybe completed once. Based on their placement, students may need to take additional courses as pre-requisites for the mathematicscourse their major requires. Please see the Mathematics section of this catalog for more details.If your ACT Math score is above 23 and you want to earn credit in MAT 121 College Algebra, please discuss the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) with your academic advisor. The math CLEP test must be completed before you complete ahigher-level math course. Questions about the CLEP program can be directed to the Counseling Center at 375-7321.ACT and COMPASS Placement ScoresCourse ACT Math Score Range COMPASS Score RangeGST 102 Beginning Algebra 17 or below Pre-Algebra or Algebra: below 34MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra 18 or above Algebra: 35 and aboveMAT 110 Topics and Ideas in Math 19 or above Algebra: 35 and aboveMAT 121 College Algebra 21 or above Algebra: 45 and aboveMAT 130 Pre-Calculus 23 or above College Algebra: 50 and aboveMAT 140 Calculus I*MAT 180 Applied Prob and Stats 21 or above Algebra: 45 and aboveMAT 210 Math for El Ed I 19 or above Algebra: 35 and above* Students interested in taking MAT 140 Calculus I must take the COMPASS exam (at no charge). Placement will then be determinedbased on advising.Non-Teaching ProgramsThe majors and minors listed below lead to vocations in business, industry, professions, and public service. Students earningmajors and minors will elect one of the two undergraduate degrees offered at WSC: the bachelor of arts (BA) or the bachelorof science (BS). The combination of a major and minor, or two majors, must provide the student with at least 48 hours ofunduplicated course work to meet graduation requirements. Numbers in parentheses below indicate the following:1. available only as a 48-57 hour program2. offered as both a 30-36 hour program or 48-57 hour program3. offered only as a 30-40 hour program; must complete another major or minor to graduateMajorsApplied Human and Sport Physiology (1)ArtArt (1)Graphic Design (1)Business AdministrationAccounting (1)Advertising (1)Advisor Approved (1)Agri-Business (1)Economics (1)Finance (1)Human Res. Management (1)International Business (1)Management (1)Marketing (1)Office Administration (1)Public Accounting (1)ChemistryChemical Sciences (1)Health Sciences (1)Computer Information SystemsApplied E-Commerce (1)Networking (1)Programmer/Analyst (1)Web Analyst (1)Computer Science (1)Criminal JusticeCorrections (1)Law Enforcement (1)Early Childhood (1)Engineering, Pre-professionalEnglishEnglish Literature (BA only) (3)English Writing (3)English Writing & Literature (1)Exercise Science (1)Family and Consumer SciencesFamily and Consumer Sci. (1)Fashion Merchandising (1)Foods and Nutrition (1)Interior Design (1)Geography (3)History (3)Human Service Counseling (1)Industrial TechnologyConstruction Management (1)Drafting, Planning & Design (1)Safety Management (1)Interdisciplinary Studies (1)Life SciencesBiology (1)Biology / Food Science (1)Clinical Laboratory Science (1)Health Sciences (1)Mortuary Science (1)Respiratory Therapy (1)Mass CommunicationBroadcast Communication (2)Journalism (2)MathematicsApplied Mathematics (1)Pure Mathematics (1)Music (BA only)General Music (1)Industry (1)Performance (1)Political Science (3)Psychology (3)Social Sciences (1)Sociology (3)Spanish (3)Speech CommunicationCommunication Studies (2)Organizational Leadership andPublic Relations (2)Sport Management (1)TechnologyAgricultural Occupations (1)Computer Occupations (1)Construction Occupations (1)Drafting Occupations (1)Industrial Management Occupations (1)Industrial Trades Occupations (1)Management Services Occupations (1)Theatre (3)