Prospective Students

Why Should I Enroll in Math Classes at SCC?

• St. Charles Community College is close to home and tuition is affordable.
• SCC math students have reported successful transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
• SCC math courses MAT 150 and above are usually transferable to four-year colleges/universities. SCC maintains ongoing contacts with four-year institutions to ensure continuity and transferability of upper-level coursework.
• SCC math class sizes are relatively small and you get the personal attention that you need.
• SCC offers free math tutoring, video lectures, and computerized instruction through our Academic and Career Enhancement (ACE) Center for students who need additional out-of-class help.
• Technology is infused into the SCC mathematics curriculum in courses beginning with College Algebra. Students have the option of taking courses that use graphing calculators, Mathematica, Converge, Derive, and MiniTab.
• The Math Computer Classroom is available for classroom lecture and student use.
• The more mathematics classes you take, the broader the range of career choices you can expect to have.
• The more mathematics classes you take, the higher salary you can expect to earn.
  
  

How Do I Prepare for Math Classes?

All first-time freshmen are encouraged to take the ACT test and forward their scores to the Admissions Office. ACT test scores will be used primarily for institutional research, academic advising, and assessment appeals.

All first-time freshmen and transfer students who have not yet obtained a grade of "C" or better in a transfer math course are required to take the SCC Mathematics Placement Test before enrolling in a math class. The placement test is used to ensure college readiness and to place students into a math class that corresponds to their current level of mathematics skills.

You should take as many high school math classes as possible and review your basic math skills prior to coming to SCC to take the Math Placement Test. When you come to campus for placement testing, give yourself plenty of time to make your best effort.

Why Should I Pursue an Associate of Arts Degree With a Math Emphasis?

Many students plan to transfer to another institution after SCC. With proper planning, the Associate of Arts degree will prepare you for general transfer to most other colleges or universities nationwide.

Which Math Classes are Offered?

A wide variety of mathematics courses are offered to prepare students for work in the fields of mathematics, science, health, education, business, and more. We offer courses ranging from basic Developmental Mathematics through Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Transition to Theoretical Mathematics.