UC Blue Ash College

Math Placement Test Scoring Guidelines

These are the minimum scores required to place into a college-level math course. If your score is lower than the minimum, additional course(s) will be needed to build your foundational skills and could add time to your degree completion. You will be able to discuss the options in order to reach your educational goals during New Student Orientation or in your first meeting with your Academic Advisor.

Arts & Sciences Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required Math Class After Completion
Applied Graphic Communication Associate of Applied Business N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Begin your career: Graphic Designer, Production Artist.

Transition To: College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning; after first year, you may apply to the bachelor's program in Graphic Communication Design. **
Biological Sciences Associate of Science 26 700 570 MATH1044* Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.
Chemistry - AA Associate of Arts 26 700 570 MATH1044* Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Chemistry-ACS Associate of Science 29+ 740 750 MATH1061* Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Communication Associate of Arts N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication.
English Literature Associate of Arts N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in English.
Environmental Studies Associate of Arts
26 700 570   Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in English.
History Associate of Arts N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in History.
Liberal Arts Associate of Arts 25 670 430 Dependent upon bachelor's degree in Arts & Sciences Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in a variety of non-science majors, such as English, Environmental Studies, French, German Studies, History, Liberal Arts, Math, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish or Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies.
Mortuary Science (Pre) Associate of Science N/A N/A 320 STAT1031 or MATH1021 Transfer to: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) to complete a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science.

*MATH1021 500+ and above to start CHEM 

Business, Leadership & Administration Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required Math Class After Completion
Business Administration (Pre) Associate of Arts 26 700 570 MATH1044 Transition to: Carl H. Lindner College of Business to complete a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Business Management Technology Associate of Applied Business N/A N/A 420 STAT1034 or MATH1021 Begin your career in one of the following based on your study track: General Business/Management,
Accounting, Financial Services, Marketing or Real Estate.
Organizational Leadership (Pre) Associate of Arts 25 670 420 STAT1034 Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership.
Sport Administration (Pre) Associate of Arts N/A N/A 420 STAT1034 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Sport Administration. **

*MATH1021 500+ and above to start CHEM 

Education Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required Math Class After Completion
Early Childhood Education (Pre) Associate of Science N/A N/A 420 STAT1034 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Mathematics Associate of Science 25 670 430 MATH1021 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Natural Sciences Associate of Science N/A N/A 420 MATH1008, MATH1021, or STAT1034 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Language Arts/Social Studies Associate of Science N/A N/A 420 MATH1008, MATH1021, or STAT1034 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Mathematics/Natural Sciences Associate of Science 25 670 430 MATH1021 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Social Studies/Mathematics Associate of Science 25 670 430 MATH1021 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Middle Childhood Education (Pre) - Social Studies/Natural Science Associate of Science N/A N/A 420 MATH1008, MATH1021, or STAT1034 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Chemistry Associate of Science 26 700 570 MATH1044* Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Life Sciences Associate of Science 26 700 570 MATH1044* Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.
Secondary Education (Pre) - AS - Social Studies - History Associate of Science N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree in Education**

A bachelor's degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).

Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure.

*MATH1021 500+ and above to start CHEM 

Health Care Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required Math Class After Completion
Advanced Medical Imaging (Pre) Associate of Science 25 550 430 MATH1021 Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Advanced Imaging Technology.**
Communication Sciences and Disorders (Pre) Associate of Science 25 670 430 MATH1021 Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.**
Dental Hygiene Technology Associate of Applied Science         Begin your career: Dental Hygienist
Health Education (Pre) Associate of Arts N/A N/A 420 STAT1064 Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor's degree**

These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor's degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH).
Health Professions (Pre) Non-Degree 25 (Radiologic Tech. only) 670 (Radiologic Tech. only) 430 (Radiologic Tech. only) Dental Hygiene, Nursing: Any college-level math or statistics | Radiologic Tech: MATH1021 | Med. Assisting: N/A Students wishing to apply to the Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs apply via the Health Professions (Pre) track.
Health Sciences (Pre) Associate of Science 26 700 570 Exercise & Movement: MATH1021 | Physiological Science: MATH1044* Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.
Medical Assisting Services Associate of Applied Science         Begin your career: Medical Assistant
Specialized area of study provides an extra credential upon graduation.
Medical Laboratory Science (Pre) Associate of Science 26 700 570 MATH1044* Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Nursing Technology Associate of Applied Science         Choose RN Technology or LPN-RN tracks; Begin your career: Registered Nurse.
or
Transition to: College of Nursing to complete a bachelor's degree in RN-BSN Mobility Program.
Pharmacy (Pre) Non-Degree 26 700 570 MATH1044 Transition to: College of Pharmacy - apply to the PharmD program **
Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science         Begin your career: Radiologic Technologist.
Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science N/A N/A 420 MATH1008 Begin your career: Veterinary Technologist
Social Science Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required Math Class After Completion
Criminal Justice (Pre) Associate of Arts N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.
Psychology (Pre) Associate of Arts 25 670 420 MATH1008 Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Social Work (Pre) Associate of Arts N/A N/A 320 STAT1031 or STAT1034 Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences to complete a bachelor's degree in Social Work**
Technology Programs
Program Degree ACT Score SAT Score Placement Test Score Required TMath Class After Completion
Electronic Media Technology Associate of Applied Science N/A N/A 320 Any college-level math or statistics Transition to: College Conservatory of Music (CCM)**.
Information Technology - AAB Associate of Applied Business 25 670 430 MATH1021 Begin your career: Computer Networking, Database Management.
or
Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)**

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Contact Information

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513-558-9442
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