Mathematics and Statistics Undergraduate Pathway
This program prepare students to enter the next semester of a bachelor's degree program in Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences or a degree in Biostatistics in the College for Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University.
Curriculum Overview
The International Year One curriculum consists of English, mathematics and general elective courses. Other courses require permission from the Pathway Coordinator.
Program Entry Requirements
1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway
- Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
- 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing) or
- Password 6.5 or
- PTEA 50
2-semester (Standard) Pathway
- Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
- 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 60 (13 subscores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 5.5 (5.0 subscores in reading and writing) or
- Password 6 or
- PTEA 44 or
- Completion of AE Level 4
3-semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
- Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
- 2.50 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 50 (10 subscores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 5.0 (4.5 subscores in reading and writing) or
- Password 5.5 or
- PTEA 38 or
- Completion of AE Level 3
- Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
- Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
- Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
- Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.
1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| Mathematics Requirements (1 course) | 3-4 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. MATH 1520 is recommended. | ||
| General Elective Requirement (1 course) | 3 | |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
2-semester (Standard) Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| EAP 1000 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| EAP 1020 | Academic Reading and Study Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1030 | Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills | 1 |
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements (2 courses) | 6-8 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. The recommended Mathematics sequence is MATH 1510 and MATH 1520 | ||
| General Elective Requirement (2 courses) | 6 | |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 28-30 | |
3-semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
For the Comprehensive Pathway students are required to take the below courses followed by the Standard 2-semester Pathway.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| EAP 0810 | Reading Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| EAP 0820 | Writing Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| EAP 0830 | Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| EAP 0860 | Contemporary Issues: High Intermediate | 3 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| Mathematics Requirements (1 course) | 3 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. MATH 1200 is recommended. | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0260 | Intermediate Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1 | This course does not count towards the degree. |
General Elective Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FPA 1000 | Intro to the Arts | 3 |
| POLS 1000 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 1600 | Introduction to International Politics | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| WGST 1900 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
Continuation Standards
Earn a 2.50 overall grade point average (GPA) with no grades below a C.
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major.
- No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
- Writing portfolio.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
1-semester (Accelerated) Pathway
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (or higher) | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
2-semester (Standard) Pathway
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EAP 1000 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1020 | Academic Reading and Study Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1030 | Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills | 1 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I (or higher) | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Politics | ||
| Theological Foundations | ||
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| MATH 1520 | Calculus II (or higher) | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to the Arts | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
3-semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
For the Comprehensive Pathway students take the following semester followed by the Standard 2-semester Pathway.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: EAP 0810 | Reading Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| Critical course: EAP 0820 | Writing Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| Critical course: EAP 0830 | Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| Critical course: EAP 0860 | Contemporary Issues: High Intermediate | 3 |
| Critical course: Need Recitation Number | 1 | |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |