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English Composition Placement Chart

Updated: July 9, 2024

This chart illustrates how you may qualify for transfer-level and degree applicable English composition. Please consult with a counselor to determine the appropriate course for your educational goal.

Enrollment Requirements	Delta College Course Work
Open to All Student (no requirements)	ENG 2A (Reading and Composition with Support) – 4.0 units (3.0 units transferable plus 1.0 unit support lab)
Cumulative high school GPA > 2.6 OR Successfully completed ESL 59	ENG 1A (Reading and Composition) – 3.0 Units

Notes:

All students have the right to enroll in transfer-level English composition (Title 5, Section 55522).
If students previously had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), they should see a Disability Support Programs and Services counselor to discuss their enrollment options.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Placement Chart and Course Sequence

Updated: July 9, 2024

ESL courses are designed for English Language Learners. Fluent English speakers with a U.S. high school GPA should directly take ENG 1A or ENG 2A. Fluent English speakers without a U.S. high school GPA should consult with a counselor.

This chart illustrates how ESL students may qualify for transfer-level and degree applicable English composition. ESL students should consult with a counselor, contact the Communication and Languages TrAC Resource Specialist(s), or refer to the chart below, to determine the appropriate course for their educational goal. If students feel that they need English language support, they should complete the ESL Guided Self-Placement.

Enrollment Requirements	Delta College Course Work
English Language Learners needing English language Support	Complete ESL Guided Self-Placement to determine which ENG or ESL course you should take
No English language support needed	U.S. high school GPA ≥ 2.6 ENG 1A Reading and Composition 3.0 units U.S. high school GPA < 2.6 ENG 2A Reading and Composition with Support 4.0 units/3.0 units transferable +1.0 unit support lab)

Notes:

All students have the right to enroll transfer-level English composition (Title 5, Section 55522).
Students who are non-native English speakers may take ESL courses before completing ENG 1A.
Students must provide U.S. cumulative high school GPA. Non-U.S. high school GPA may not be used for placement purposes.

ESL Course Sequence

ESL students and international students interested in taking ESL courses will take the ESL Guided Self-Placement to determine the appropriate course placement.

Mathematics Pathways

Updated: July 9, 2024

Math courses at Delta College are split into two broad categories, Non-STEM courses and STEM courses. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If a student’s educational and career goals fall into one of those areas, they probably need to take STEM math courses. If their educational and career goals fall into other areas, then they probably need to take at least one Non-STEM math course. The chart below gives examples of some Delta College majors that typically fall into each math pathway*.

All students should develop a personalized educational plan with a counselor to ensure they are taking the best courses to meet their goals.

Non-STEM Majors	STEM Majors
Administration of Justice Animal Science Art Communication Studies Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education English History Music Psychology	Computer Science Electron Microscopy Engineering Geology Mathematics Physics

*Business and Health Science majors may need either the STEM or non-STEM track depending on their emphasis and degree goals. Students in these areas should meet with a counselor before enrolling in a math course.

Mathematics Placement Charts

Based on students’ educational goal, they should select one of the mathematics placement charts below to determine how they may qualify for transfer-level and/or associate degree applicable mathematics courses.

Notes about Your Placement:

All students have the right to enroll in transfer-level math (Title 5, Section 55522).
No students are required to repeat coursework that they have successfully completed in high school or college or take coursework that repeats competencies that the student has demonstrated through other methods of credit for prior learning. However, students should consult with a counselor if pursuing a degree that requires college units for Math 1.
Students are required to have successfully completed high school intermediate Algebra/Algebra II, Integrated Math III, or college-level Intermediate Algebra before enrolling in any transfer-level business/STEM math courses with the exception of MATH 37, MATH 37EX, or MATH 38A with MATH 71. Students who have not completed high school Intermediate Algebra/Algebra II, Integrated Math III, or college-level Intermediate Algebra may submit a Matriculation Petition to the Admissions and Records Office.
If students previously had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), they should see a Disability Support Programs and Services counselor to discuss their enrollment options.

Statistics/Liberal Arts Math Placement Chart

Updated: July 9, 2024

This chart illustrates how you may qualify for transfer-level and/or associate degree applicable statistics and liberal arts math. Please consult with a counselor or see the Mathematics Entry Chart above to determine the appropriate course for your educational goal.

Enrollment Requirements	Courses with Corequisite Support*	Courses without Corequisite Support
Open to All Student (no requirements)	STATS 12EX Introduction to Probability and Statistics with Support Units 4.5 PSYCH 2 Statistical Methods for Psychology & Social Science with PSYCH 70 Corequisite Support for Statistical Methods for Psychology and Social Science Units 4.0 MATH 37EX College Algebra with Support Units 4.0 LAW 26 Introductory Statistical Analysis for Law, Policy, and Justice Studies with LAW 70 Corequisite Support for Introductory Statistical Analysis for Law, Policy, and Justice Studies Units 6.0	PSYCH 2 Statistical Methods for Psychology & Social Science Units 3.0 MATH 37 College Algebra Units 3.0 MATH 17A Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units 3.0 MATH 17B Concepts and Structures of Mathematics Units 3.0 LAW 26 Introductory Statistical Analysis for Law, Policy, and Justice Studies Units 4.0 COM ST 14 Statistical Analysis for Communication Units 3.0 BUS 67 Introduction to Personal Finance Units 3.0
Open to students who have a cumulative high school GPA > 3.0	Any of the above courses	Any of the above courses OR STATS 12 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Units 4.0

*Courses with Corequisite Support include additional time to review prerequisite skills necessary for success and to provide extra instruction and practice with course concepts.

Business and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Math Placement Chart

Updated: July 9, 2024

This chart illustrates how you may qualify for transfer-level and/or associate degree applicable business/STEM math. Please consult with a counselor or see the Mathematics Entry Chart above to determine the appropriate course for your educational goal.

Enrollment Requirements	Courses WITH Corequisite Support*	Courses WITHOUT Corequisite Support
Open to All Student (no requirements)	MATH 13 + MATH 101 – 4.0 units MATH 13 Survey of Calculus with MATH 101 Corequisite Mathematics Support for BSTEM Courses Units 4.0 MATH 20 Finite Mathematics with MATH 101 Corequisite Mathematics Support for BSTEM Courses Units 3.0 MATH 37EX College Algebra with Support Units 4.0 MATH 38A Precalculus I with MATH 71 Corequisite Support for Precalculus I Units 6.0	MATH 37 College Algebra Units 3.0
Open to students who have successfully completed high school intermediate algebra (or equivalent)	Any of the above courses	Any of the above courses OR MATH 13 Survey of Calculus Units 4.0 MATH 20 Finite Mathematics Units 3.0
Open to students who have successfully completed high school Intermediate Algebra (or equivalent) AND have a cumulative high school GPA > 3.4	Any of the above courses	Any of the above courses OR MATH 38A Precalculus I Units 4.0 MATH 38B Precalculus II Units 4.0 MATH 39 Precalculus Units 6.0
Open to students who have successfully completed high school Precalculus (or equivalent) OR MATH 38A and MATH 38B OR MATH 39	Any of the above courses	Any of the above courses OR MATH 1 Calculus I Units 5.0
Open to students who have successfully completed high school Calculus (or equivalent) OR MATH 1	N/A	Any of the above courses OR MATH 2 Calculus II Units 4.0

Courses with Corequisite Support include additional time to review prerequisite skills necessary for success and to provide extra instruction and practice with course concepts.

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