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Mandatory Evaluation/Mandatory Placement

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Mandatory Evaluation and Mandatory Placement were adopted by the Kansas City Kansas Board of Trustees on June 12, 2001. First-time college students who have taken the ACT or SAT within the last 24 months may be exempt from taking the placement evaluation in Reading and Writing if their score is ACT 23/SAT 575 in Reading and English. First-time college students who have taken the ACT or SAT within the last 24 months may be exempt from taking the placement evaluation in Math if their score is ACT 23/SAT 575 or higher in math.

  1. Every first time college student will take the required placement*1 evaluation. First time college students include:
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Leavenworth
    • PACE
    • High school partnership/concurrent enrollments
    Exceptions are students enrolling:
    • Only in Wellness
    • Only in a physical activity class from the exercise science curriculum
    • Only in contract agreement with KCKCC,
    OR
    • Those students who have earned a two-year or higher degree and whose study included math and English from an accredited post-secondary institution

  2. Advisors use placement scores*2 in advising all students.

  3. The Admissions Office will only process enrollments*3 for first-time students with placement scores or those who meet the above exceptions.

*1Placement includes three tests: reading, writing, and mathematics. Three ESOL placement tests are given when TESOL scores warrant. Placement scores become part of each student record.

*2The system will check students who were not placed correctly based on their scores, and/or students who have not successfully completed the course(s) required by placement. These students will return to their advisor.

*3The system will check students who do not have placement scores on file.

ACCUPLACER EXAM: RANGE of SCORES and GUIDELINES
For FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS ENROLLING in ENGLISH and/or MATH


READING SKILLS
0 to 39 Enrollment in the On Track Program offered by Continuing Education.
40 to 59 Enrollment in READ 0091 is required.

Students must select classes from the approved list of courses for READ 0091. They should not enroll in more than 12 semester hours (6 in summer). Students should see a developmental advising specialist and/or their developmental instructor for enrollment.
60 to 74 Enrollment in READ 0092 is required.

Although students are encouraged to select classes from the approved list of courses for READ 0091, they are not required to do so. Students should not enroll in more than 12 semester hours (6 in summer). Students should see a developmental advising specialist and/or their developmental instructor for enrollment.
75 to 120
 College level and above. No reading class is required.
SENTENCE SKILLS
Students must take the reading test with the sentence skills test to qualify for Composition I.
0 to 69 Enrollment in ENGL 0099 (Pre-Composition) is required. Student may not in enroll in Composition I at this time.
70 to 120 If reading test score is below 75, student must enroll in Pre-Composition and may not enroll in Composition I at this time. If reading test score is 75 or above, student may enroll directly in Composition I.

MATH SKILLS
These math scores are to be used for placement in math classes only for first-time college students or students who have never taken a math class at any college.
Elementary Algebra Test Scores
0 to 30 MATH 0097, Math Essentials
31 to 70 MATH 0099, Elementary Algebra
71 to 99 MATH 0104, Intermediate Algebra
100 to 120 Student may enroll in any math class.
In order to enroll in MATH 099 or higher, students need a reading ACCUPLACER score of 60 or higher
Approved Courses for Students Enrolled in READ 0091 or READ 0092

MATH/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY:
CIST 100 Introduction to the Internet
CIST 101 Computer Concepts and Applications
CIST 111 Microcomputer Business Software
CIST 117 Local Area Networking (with previous computer experience)
CIST 137 HTML: Web Page Development
CIST 166 Microcomputer Applications I (Spreadsheets)
EMTC 123 Emergency Medical Technician I (NEED READ SCORE of 60+)
EMTC 124 Emergency Medical Technician II (NEED READ SCORE of 60+)
FRSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science
FRSC 211 Emergency Techniques for Hazardous Materials
HZMT 120 Chemical Spill and Release Response
EMTC 128

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Accelerated (NEED READ SCORE of 60+)
MATH 099 Elementary Algebra (NEED READ SCORE of 60+)
MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra (NEED READ SCORE of 60+)
BUSINESS:
BUSN 100 Introduction to Accounting
BUSN 1151 Basic Keyboarding
BUSN 1153 Speedbuilding I
BUSN 1163 Speedbuilding II
BUSN 290 Motivational Dynamics
HUMANITIES:
FNAR 111 Drawing I
FNAR 121 Painting I
FNAR 161 Ceramics I
FNAR 151 Sculpture I
FNAR 151 Sculpture I
FNAR 115 Beginning Photoshop
FNAR 116 Intermediate PhotoShop
FNAR 117 Advanced PhotoShop
FNAR 174 Beginning Illustrator
FNAR 175 Advanced Illustrator
FNAR 176 Graphic Design: Multi-Media and Web I
FNAR 177 THTR 110
MUSC 110 Music Fundamentals
Any of the Bands, Choirs, Ensembles or Private Lessons
THTR 105 Introduction to Acting
WMSD 101 Introduction to Women's Studies
WMSD 102 Men and Masculinities
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
CHLD 114

Infant and Toddler First Aid and CPR
HIST 211 Contemporary Issues
HUDV 100-101 Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning
PSYC 112 Psychology of Personal Adjustment
ALLIED HEALTH:
EXSC 108 Bowling
EXSC 115 First Aid
EXSC 143 Weight Training - Physical Conditioning
EXSC 148-151

Wellness and Fitness Center
EXSC 201 Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise Science
EXSC 210 Sports Officiating
EXSC 290 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
NURS 100 Orientation to Nursing
NURS 120 Nursing Assistant  (NEED SCORE of 65+)
PHTR 130 Introduction to Physical Therapy
RSCR 120 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care