Minimum Requirements for Conferral of a Baccalaureate Degree from East Stroudsburg University.

A matriculating student will be recommended for graduation once the following requirements have been satisfied.

These represent the minimum requirements to complete a program of study – specific programs may have higher requirements for completion.

CREDIT REQUIREMENT:  120 Credits

CUMULATIVE GPA:  2.0

ADVANCED COURSES: 42 Credits [ADVD]

UPPER-LEVEL COURSES: 30 Credits from courses level 300 and above

CREDITS AT ESU: 30 of the last 60 credits

•     Waiver of Requirement: This requirement may be waived upon approval of the student’s adviser, major department chair, and academic dean.

•     Programs that require off-senior-level experiences at other schools are automatically exemptions from this requirement

•     Academic departments may set a minimum number of credits in residence as part of major requirements

ENGLISH COMPOSITION: Grade of ‘C’ or better in ENGL 103 [English Composition] or equivalent coursework

•     Must be taken within the first 45 credits

MATH COMPETENCY:

•     Must be satisfied within the first 60 credits

•     See Mathematical Skills Competency for more information

MAJOR REQUIREMENT(S): Completion of all courses required by the major/minor

•     Fulfillment of any additional requirements or competencies required by a particular department or college

GENERAL EDUCATION: Completion of all general education (GN) requirements based on a student’s catalog year 

•      See General Education Webpage for more information

Basic Mathematical Skills Competency

Every undergraduate student who is seeking a first bachelor’s degree must demonstrate a basic level of competency in mathematics as a condition for continuing enrollment at East Stroudsburg University. Because the skills that a student demonstrates by satisfying this competency requirement are essential for a successful undergraduate experience, including satisfactory completion of collegiate level mathematics and quantitative reasoning based requirements, the university requires that students demonstrate these skills early in their university attendance.

Under no circumstances will a student graduate without having met this requirement. Following are means for meeting this requirement and a summary of the university’s developmental approach to students who fail to meet this requirement in a timely fashion.

Basic Mathematical Skills Competency

Every undergraduate student who is seeking a first bachelor’s degree must demonstrate a basic level of competency in mathematics as a condition for continuing enrollment at East Stroudsburg University. Because the skills that a student demonstrates by satisfying this competency requirement are essential for a successful undergraduate experience, including satisfactory completion of collegiate level mathematics and quantitative reasoning based requirements, the university requires that students demonstrate these skills early in their university attendance.

Under no circumstances will a student graduate without having met this requirement. Following are means for meeting this requirement and a summary of the university’s developmental approach to students who fail to meet this requirement in a timely fashion.

Means for Demonstrating Basic Mathematical Skills Competency

This competency may be demonstrated in any of the following ways:

1.  A Math SAT score of 500 or higher;

2.  A grade of 3 or higher in an AP Calculus or Statistics test;

3.  A passing score on the “College Mathematics” CLEP test;

4.  A mathematics transfer course that is applicable toward satisfying the East Stroudsburg University general education requirement in Science: Mathematics, and which was taken within five years of the date of admission; or

5.  A passing grade of any college level MATH class taken at ESU

If students have not satisfied the requirement based on SAT, AP or CLEP scores, or transfer credit, they will have an opportunity to take the ALEKS placement exam before attending an new student orientation.

ALEKS Placement

East Stroudsburg University (ESU) requires an ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment to determine readiness for mathematics courses. ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial intelligence to map a student’s strengths and weaknesses. The Placement Assessment is up to 30 questions and generally takes 60-90 minutes to complete. After the Placement Assessment, an individualized Prep and Learning Module is available for students to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics. Students then have the opportunity to reassess and improve their placement.

ALEKS consists of three parts:

•   An Initial Placement Assessment

•   The Prep and Learning Module, an individualized, self-paced online review

•   Access to four additional Placement Assessments (if needed to improve your score

ESU encourages each student to spend time in the Prep and Learning Module, even if the desired score is achieved, because time spent in ALEKS will ultimately lead to better preparation and improved grades.

Got your Score-

Use the table below to see which course(s) your ALEKS score shows you are ready to attempt.  Note that most courses don't have an upper limit.  Any student who meets the minimum threshold can take those courses.  The courses with upper limits are designed for students who might benefit from extra support in their math classes.

Foreign Language Competency Requirement for Certain Bachelor of Arts Degrees

The following foreign language competency is required for selected bachelor of arts degrees:

Native speakers of English

•     Passing a foreign language competency examination offered by the Department of Modern Languages at a level equivalent to Language II with a grade of “C” or better.

•     Completing a college course at the level of Language II with a grade of “C” or better.

•     Passing the CLEP test.

CLEP results are listed as either a “raw score” or a “percentile.” The “raw scores” are translated on the test and indicate whether or not the student receives three credits. A “percentile” score of 50% or higher will result in the student receiving three credits.

•     Passing the AP test with a score of “3” or higher.

•     Transfer students who have successfully completed a course of foreign language study at Level II with a grade of “C” or better, within the last six years, will be considered as having satisfied this requirement.

Native speakers of a language other than English

•     Will satisfy this requirement by successfully completing English   Composition   (ENGL   103)   with a grade of “C” or better. Final determination of a student’s status as a native speaker of a language other than English shall be established by the Department of Modern Languages.

Bachelor   of   Arts   Degrees   requiring   foreign   language   proficiency   at   level   II   are:

•     Biochemistry

•     Biology

•     Chemistry

•     English

•     Environmental Studies

•     Mathematics

•     Philosophy

•     Psychology