Dual credit and dual enrollment students must meet the same individual course requirements as on-campus MSSU students.
The following chart illustrates individual course requirements for the most commonly taken courses being offered in the dual credit/dual enrollment programs.
Students must achieve these scores prior to enrolling in the respective courses. Contact the Director of Academic Outreach 417-625-9785 for individual department placement exam needs.
Key Placement Exam Info/Pre-Requisites
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Mathematical Sciences |
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MATH 125, Contemporary Mathematics (MOTR MATH 125) |
ACT Math score of ≥ 19 OR Successful completion of the mathematics placement system |
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MATH 130, College Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) MATH 135, Trigonometry |
ACT Math score of ≥ 22 OR Successful completion of the mathematics placement system |
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MATH 150, Calculus I |
ACT Math score ≥ 27 OR Math 130 and Math 135 with a grade of C or higher in both OR Math 140 with a grade of C or higher |
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Written Communication |
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MSSU Requirement |
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ENG 101, College Composition I (MOTR 100)
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ACT English score ≥ 18 OR **Accuplacer ≥ 237 on Next Generation Writing placement exam OR Demonstrated ability on a writing placement exam
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ENG 102, College Composition II (MOTR ENG 200) |
ENG 101 |
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Natural Sciences |
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MSSU Requirement |
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BIO 108, Principles of Biology (Required for all Biology Majors) (MOTR BIOL 150) |
ACT composite score ≥ 21 OR BIO 101, General Biology with a grade of 'C' or better High school chemistry is strongly recommended Co-requisite: BIO 109 Principles of Biology Lab (MOTR 150L) |
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CHEM 121, Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences (MOTR CHEM 100) |
Co-requisite: CHEM 122, Chem for Allied Health Sciences Lab (MOTR CHEM 100L) |
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CHEM 140, General Chemistry I (MOTR 150) |
'C' or better in MATH 130 or higher level math course Co-requisite: CHEM 141, General Chemistry I Lab (MOTR 150L) |
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GEOG 120, Physical Geography (MOTR GEOG 100) |
ACT Math ≥ 19 or MATH 020 with a grade of 'C' or better OR Higher level math | |
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GEOL 120, Introduction to Geology (MOTR GEOL 100) GEOL 185, Introduction to Meteorology PHYS 130, Descriptive Astronomy (MOTR ASTR 100) |
Pre-requisite: MATH 020 with a grade of 'C' or better or Higher level math | |
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PHYS 120, Fundamentals of Physical Science (3) (MOTR 110) PHYS 121, Fundamentals of Physical Science w/ Lab (4) (MOTR 110L) |
Pre-requisite: MATH 020 or higher with a grade of 'C' or better OR Higher level math | |
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PHYS 160, Elementary College Physics w/ Lab (MOTR PHYS 150L) |
Pre-requisite: MATH 140 or higher level math course. | |
Civic Engagement |
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MSSU Requirement |
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HIST 110, US History 1492 – 1877 (MOTR HIST 101) HIST 120, US History 1877 - Present (MOTR HIST 102) |
ACT Reading score ≥ 17 OR 15 hours completed with a GPA of 2.5 or higher OR **Accuplacer ≥ 250 on the Next Generation Reading placement exam |
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*The prerequisite chart above illustrates requirements for frequently taken dual credit courses and is not an all-inclusive list. Refer to the most up to date version of the course catalog or the respective departmental website for all course prerequisites.
**COMPASS is no longer available. MSSU uses Accuplacer for writing and reading placement. Cost is $15. Contact Testing Services at 417-625-9595 to schedule an exam.
Contact the English Department for information about the writing placement exam: (417) 625-9377.
Contact the Math Department for information about the math placement exam: (417) 625-9376
