Course & Program Recommendations
When preparing to meet with your assigned Academic Advisor, review the different Majors and the courses you may be advised to take. Look up course descriptions and note the kind of content you are studying. You are creating a balance of five courses on average, with a blend of skills being used, Reading, Writing, Analysis, and Problem Solving.
| Major Areas/Departments | Recommendations beyond ENG 120, w/Core (not Honors Core) |
|---|---|
| Undeclared/Undecided | Diverse General Core options |
| Arts Leadership | CS 142, FPA performance course, MTH 132 (lower # not useful) |
| Biology | BIO 101 & CHM 109, and MTH 231 or 135 (as placed) |
| Biochemistry | BIO 101 & CHM 109, and MTH 231 or 135 (as placed) |
| Business Majors (ALL): Accounting Bus. Analytics & Info. Systems Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing | BUS 100, 130, or 150, and Specific Core options, including ECO 201/202, MTH 132/134 |
| Chemistry | CHM 109 & MTH 231 or 135 (as placed) |
| Computer Science | CS 201, MTH 231 or 135 (as placed) |
| Criminal Justice | CRJ 205, POL 201/203, or SOC 101 or PSY 201 |
| Economics | ECO 201 or 202 |
| Education/Childhood (PreK-6) | EDU 201 or 202 |
| Education/Adolescent (7-12) | EDU 201 or 202 and plan for Content Area |
| English | ENG 212/213/214 |
| Entrepreneurial Leadership | ENT 200 |
| Health and Wellness | BIO 108/128/148 and HW 120 |
| History | HST 101/120/201/207 |
| Media & Communication | MSC 200 and/or 225 or 213 |
| Mathematics | MTH 231 or 135 (as placed) or higher |
| Neuroscience | BIO 101, CHM 109, PSY 201 |
| Nursing | CHM 107 or MTH 137, SOC 101 |
| Philosophy | PHL 210 to 221 |
| Political Science | POL 201 or 203 |
| Psychology | PSY 201, MTH 124 |
| Religious Studies | RST of any level of interest |
| Social Work | SOC 101 |
| Sociology | SOC 101 |
| Spanish | SPA as placed |
| Speech Language Pathology | SCS 101, PSY 201 or SOC 101 |
MATH, SCIENCES, COMPUTER SCIENCE PLACEMENT
Placement is tied to a planned major, or status in the Honors program.
If you have struggled with math, you may need a transitional course on the way to the math course required for a planned major. Additionally, these majors require a strong background in lab experience as well as some experience in computer science in general. All of these areas are also built upon a strong math background, where calculus is required.
| SAT Match Score | H.S. Math Average/Course Content | Iona Course |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 500 (20 ACT) | Less than 80/No pre-calculus | Consult with your Academic Advisor |
| Greater than 500 (20 ACT Average) |
Less than 85/No pre-calculus | MTH 135 (Pre-Calculus) |
| Greater than 500 (20 ACT Average) |
85 or higher/Have pre-calculus | MTH 231 (College Calculus)* |
*If you have AP or college credit for Calculus, please see your academic advisor.
If you do not "fit" one course or another, please write or call the Advising Center with questions.
| SAT Math & Verbal (each) | H.S. Lab Science Average | Iona Course |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 500 (ACT 20) |
Less than 80 (3 years) |
Consult with your Academic Advisor |
| 500 or higher (ACT 20) |
Greater than 80 to 85 (3 years) |
BIO 101 & CHM 109 |
If you find you do not "fit" one course or another, please write or call the Advising Center with questions.
| SAT Math & Verbal | H.S. Math Average | Iona Course |
|---|---|---|
|
Math Less than 540 (ACT 21) |
Less than 85 (3 years)/No Pre-Calculus |
MTH 135 CS 140 thru 148 |
|
Math 540 or higher (ACT 21) |
Greater than 85 (3 years) with Pre-Calculus |
MTH 231 CS 201 |
If you find you do not "fit" one course or another, please write or call the Advising Center with questions.