What’s your math path?
After receiving your math placement, you’re ready to choose your math path based on your major or degree and your placement. If you’re not sure which math path is right for you, contact a PCC advisor.
Choose your math path
Applied math path
Choose this path if you plan to major in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and healthcare.
In this path, students typically complete:
- Math in Society (MTH 105Z) or
- Statistics (STAT 243Z)
These courses focus on real-world applications and incorporate group work.
| You placed into: | Your path: |
|---|---|
| MTH 20 | Take MTH 20 or ABE 0782 arrow right Take MTH 105Z and MTH 105Q in the same term |
| MTH 58 or 60 MTH 65 or 70 MTH 95 or 98 |
Take MTH 105Z and MTH 105Q in the same term arrow right Take STAT 243Z if needed |
| MTH 100+ | Take the math courses you need for your major or degree |
Already completed one of these courses?
If you’ve successfully completed MTH 20, MTH 58, MTH 60, MTH 65, or MTH 70, your next step is to take:
- MTH 105Z and MTH 105Q in the same term
If you’ve successfully completed MTH 95 or MTH 98, your next step is to take:
- MTH 105Z or STAT 243Z
What is MTH 105Q?
MTH 105Q is a required corequisite support course taken in the same term as MTH 105Z if you do not meet the standard prerequisite for MTH 105Z. It provides:
- Extra help with math concepts
- Time to practice and ask questions
- Study skills and academic support
- Help navigating college resources
Many students say the support course is the most helpful part of the course.
Calculus (STEM) math path
Choose this path if you plan to major in:
- Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
- Any field that requires advanced math, chemistry, biology, or physics for your degree
This path prepares students for precalculus and calculus.
| You placed into: | Your path: |
|---|---|
| MTH 20 | Take MTH 20 or ABE 0782 arrow right Take MTH 60 arrow right Take MTH 199U and MTH 199V in the same term arrow right MTH 111Z |
| MTH 58 or 60 | Take MTH 60 arrow right Take MTH 199U and MTH 199V in the same term arrow right MTH 111Z |
| MTH 65 or 70 | Take MTH 199U and MTH 199V in the same term arrow right MTH 111Z |
| MTH 95 or 98 | Take MTH 95 or MTH 199U arrow right MTH 111Z |
| MTH 100+ | Take the math courses you need for your major or degree |
Already completed high school algebra?
If your placement is MTH 20, MTH 58, or MTH 60 but you successfully completed algebra in high school, you can still choose to start with MTH 199U and the MTH 199V support course. Submit the math corequisite form to choose this math path.
What is MTH 199V?
MTH 199V is a required corequisite support course taken the same term as MTH 199U if you do not meet the standard prerequisite for MTH 199U. It provides:
- Extra help with math concepts
- Time to practice and ask questions
- Study skills and academic support
- Help navigating college resources
Many students say the support course is the most helpful part of the course.
Still have questions?
Your math path depends on your major or degree. If you’re not sure which math path is right for you, contact a PCC advisor. We’re here to help.