Texas Wesleyan University

Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University English Placement Exam

Developmental Course: This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements

Designed to prepare students for ENG 1301, this course addresses grammar, punctuation rules, and essay writing. Only students who have a 70 or better in course work will be eligible to take the final exam; those students not eligible will earn a grade of “F” in ENG 0300 and must retake the course at Texas Wesleyan. Students earning a 70 or better in course work, including the final essay, will receive the earned grade, and must enroll in ENG 1301. This course does not fulfill the English requirement within the General Education Curriculum.

Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University Mathematics Placement Exam

Developmental Course: This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements

Designed to assist students in preparing for Intermediate or College Algebra. Placement in this class is determined by performance on the Mathematics Placement Test. Operations with signed numbers and fractions and the following topics from beginning algebra will be covered: basic set concepts, the four operations with simple polynomials, exponents, roots, radicals, factoring basic polynomials, and solving simple equations and inequalities. Course grade will be “A, B, C, or F.” Students who do not earn a grade of 70 or better will earn a grade of “F” in MAT 0300 and must retake the course at Texas Wesleyan. Students who pass with a grade of 70 or better will receive the “A, B, or C” grade and must enroll in MAT 0301. Students are required to attend and participate in class or they will be withdrawn from the course. This course does not fulfill the mathematics requirement within the General Education Curriculum.

Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University Mathematics Placement Exam or satisfactory completion of MAT 0300

Developmental Course: This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements

Fundamental operations, solution of linear equations, products and factoring, functions and graphs, ratio and proportion, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, and simultaneous equations. Preparatory course for college level mathematics. Course grade will be “A, B, C, or F.” Students who do not earn a grade of 70 or better will earn a grade of “F” in MAT 0301 and must retake the course at Texas Wesleyan. Students who pass with a grade of 70 or better will receive the “A, B, or C” grade and must enroll in MAT 1302 or 1304. Students are required to attend and participate in class or they will be withdrawn from the course. This course does not fulfill the mathematics requirement within the General Education Curriculum. If transfer credit is received for MAT 1302 College Algebra or a subsequent mathematics course, no credit will be given for MAT 0301 Intermediate Algebra.

Texas Wesleyan University will not accept the transfer of Intermediate Algebra (MAT 0301) for credit from any institution.

Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University Reading Placement Exam

Developmental Course: This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements

Improvement of basic reading skills through individualized development of comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, critical reasoning, and relationships among ideas in written material. Placement based on reading exam. Students enrolled in this course must demonstrate learned proficiency receiving a grade of “C” or higher in the course and by passing an exit exam. Students unable to demonstrate proficiency are required to enroll in RDG 0302 the following semester. Students who place into RDG 0301 are unable to enroll in the following courses: BIO 1321/1121, HIS 2301, HIS 2303, HIS 2321, HIS 2322, PSY 1301, and POL 2311.

Texas Wesleyan uses Accuplacer for placement testing.

The Accuplacer is a computer-based test that is administered to students to measure the student’s skill in math, English, and reading. The score on the Accuplacer placement test ensures that the student is “placed” in the course which is most appropriate to his/her needs and readiness to succeed in college-level courses.

The Placement Tests may be taken anytime prior to registration. Designated testing days and times are available the week before orientations and registrations, or students may take their tests by appointment. Students should allow 1 to 2 hours per test.

Each test is computer scored – results are immediate.

Yes, you may retake any part of the Accuplacer but there will be a $5 fee for each part you retake.

English: Passing Scores
Either a score of 6, 7 or 8 on the essay portion of the exam or a score of 5 on the essay and a minimum score of 80 on the sentence skills. Students who score lower than this standard are placed in ENG 0300.
Restricted class: ENG 1301
Developmental Coursework: ENG 0300

Reading: Passing Scores
78 or above
Restricted classes: BIO 1321/1121, HIS 2301, HIS 2303, HIS 2321, HIS 2322, PSY 1301, and POL 2311
Developmental Coursework: RDG 0301, RDG 0302

Math: Passing Scores
64 and above on College Level Math
Restricted class: MAT 1302 (college algebra)
Developmental Coursework: MAT 0300, MAT 0301

Students can either retest for a fee of $5 or take the developmental classes to prove readiness for college-level classes.

Although these developmental courses are considered “non-credit,” they constitute a semester-hour course load, and they do figure into your GPA.