EMPT

Early Math Placement Tool

Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Technical College System, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math Requirements by Major

UW - La Crosse Math Requirements

The purpose of the Early Mathematics Placement Testing Program is to give you an indication of where you would place if you were to enter UW- La Crosse at this time and what the Mathematics requirements of various majors are. We hope you use your Senior year appropriately so you can begin the mathematics required of your major in a timely manner. Studies have consistently shown that students who take college preparatory mathematics in their senior year in high school progress through the college curriculum more rapidly than those who do not.

Your placement into a mathematics course at UW- La Crosse will be based on the UW System Mathematics Placement Tests which are similar to the Early Mathematics Placement Tests, but longer. Other factors affecting your placement will be your high school background and your chosen major. Accepted students will be sent information on the UW System Placement Tests ( English Foreign Language and Mathematics) in the spring of their senior year.

On the back of this sheet are listed the highest level mathematics courses you will need for various majors at UW - La Crosse. If you refer to the mathematics requirements and to your skill level, you should get some indication of how much more mathematics preparation will be necessary to major in the fields you identified.

If you are interested in learning more about the mathematics requirements for different fields of study, your mathematics teacher or guidance counselor will be able to help you. They can also help you plan your senior year schedule in a way that is most beneficial to you.

More information on UW - La Crosse can be obtained from the University (608) 785 - 8000 or on the World Wide Web at http://www.uwlax.edu

Note: All students at UW- La Crosse must take at least one mathematics course as part of the General Education Requirements. This course must be chosen from MTH 150 College Algebra, MTH 151 Pre Calculus, MTH 175 Applied Calculus, or MTH 145 Elementary Statistics unless your major requires otherwise.

EMPT Levels Mapped to Courses at UW - La Crosse

EMPT Level	Course(s)
D1/D2	Math 050 Basic Algebra
D3	Math 051 Topics in Intermediate Algebra
C1	Math 150 College Algebra Math 123 Mathematics for Decision Making Math 135 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Math 145 Elementary Statisics
C2/C3	Math 151 Precalculus Math 175 Applied Calculus
C4	Math 207 Calculus I

UW - La Crosse Math Requirements by Major

Major	Required Mathematics Courses
Allied Health
Nuclear Medical Technology	150
Clinical Lab Science	145 and 150
Physical Therapy (Doctorate only), Physicians Assistant (Masters only) , Radiation Therapy	145 and 151
Arts
Art, Music, Theater Arts	General Education
Biological Sciences
Biology	145 and 150
Microbiology	General Education
Biomedical Science Concentration	145 and 150
Aquatic Science,  Cellular and Molecular Biology  and Environmental Science Concentrations	175 or 207 and 145
Behavioral Science
Sociology	General Education
Psychology	145
Business
Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing	175 or 207 and 145
Communications
Communication Studies	General Education
Education
Elementary, Middle School	125 and General Education
Exercise and Sports Science
Adapted PE, Athletic Training, Coaching, Fitness, Physical Education, Sports Management, Strength and Conditioning	General Education
Foreign Language
French, German, Spanish	General Education
Geography/Earth Science
Geography	General Education
Geographic Information Science Concentration	145 and 305
Environmental Science Concentration	145  and 305
Health
Community Health, School Health Education	General Education
Humanities
English, Philosophy	General Education
Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics	207 and 208 +
Recreation
Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation	145 and 150
Physical sciences
Chemistry, Physics	207 and 208 +
Social Sciences
Archeology, History, Political Science	General Education