Mathematics

Terra Stamps
Department Chair

tstamps@prairiestate.edu
(708) 709-3608
Room 2301

Dr. Melanie Eddins-Spencer
Department Coordinator
meddinsspencer@prairiestate.edu
(708) 709-3762
Room 2303
Jobs

All Math department jobs can be found and applied for on the PSC HR website

If you are interested in part-time teaching opportunities, please apply on the HR website; the Coordinator will then contact you if we have positions available.

The math department at Prairie State College offers a variety of math courses ranging from basic mathematics to differential equations and linear algebra. For more information about the Department of Mathematics, contact the department chairperson or the coordinator.


DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND COURSES

The current Academic Catalog contains information about Math courses, Career Programs and Transfer Degrees, including information on the requirements to complete a degree or certificate.

Class information will vary from section to section. For information regarding a specific section, see the individual classroom instructor. Some general information pertaining to certain sections is posted below:

  • Math 093 - Preparation for College Algebra – 5 credit hours
  • Math 094 - College Algebra Co-requisite – 1 credit hour
  • Math 151 - College Algebra - 4 Credit Hours

PROFICIENCY
The Math department does not administer proficiency tests, such as a final exam, for college credit.  Students wishing to receive credit for certain classes via a test may take one of the national tests (AP or CLEP). For more information, please visit Testing Services.

OTHER RESOURCES

 

PLACEMENT
As of December 2016 students will be taking the ALEKS placement test.  You may also provide proof to an advisor of ACT/SAT scores in order to be placed correctly.  For info on how to log in, please go to the testing center page on logging into ALEKS.

For more information on placement testing in general, including how to make an appointment to take your placement test, please visit the Placement page

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Final Exam Schedule for this Semester