Math

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Introduction: Georgia State University requires all students seeking a baccalaureate degree to satisfactorily complete a basic core curriculum of general education subjects.  In Area A of the core curriculum, students are required to select a course in mathematics.  A math placement test is required for all students who need or desire to enroll in a course higher than Math 1101. 

If you only require Math 1101 for your major, the math placement test is not required.  Math 1101 is a standalone course and is not a prerequisite for Math 1111 or higher.  Students who want to meet prerequisites for Math 1113 should take Math 1111.

NOTE: If you intend to register for Math 1111, an SAT Math score of a 650 or higher (or an ACT score of a 29 or higher) will allow you to enter Math 1111 without taking the placement exam. Official SAT or ACT scores must be received by the Admissions Office for you to receive this exemption.

It is recommended that the Math Placement Test be taken before attending INCEPT. There is no fee to take the test the first time. To determine if a major requires the math placement test, see below.

The math placement test is required for these majors:

College of Arts & Sciences

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science (B.I.S.), Geology, Math, Physics, Psychology (Pre Med only), Studio Art (Interior Design concentration only)

J. Mack Robinson College of Business

Actuarial Science

College of Education

Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Middle Childhood Education

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Economics (BS only)

The math placement test is optional for these majors. However, students are encouraged to take the test to assess their math skills and register for an appropriate math course.

College of Arts & Sciences

African American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Interdisciplinary Studies, English, Film & Video, French, German, Geography, History, Journalism,  Music, Music Management, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology (B.A. only) Religious Studies, Spanish, Speech, Sociology, Women’s Studies

J. Mack Robinson College of Business

Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Business Economics, Finance, Hospitality Administration, Marketing, Managerial Sciences, Real Estate, Risk Management.  NOTE: The College of Business strongly encourages students to take Math 1113 or higher in Area A.

College of Education

Birth to Five, Early Childhood Education

College of Health & Human Sciences

Criminal Justice, Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Economics (BA only), International Economics and Modern Languages, Public Policy