Dual Credit THEA/Accuplacer Exemptions
The following table shows THEA/Accuplacer exemptions based on ACT, SAT, or TAKS.
Below is a list of reading intensive courses. Students must have passed the reading portion of THEA (or an approved alternative) to enroll in these courses.
| Test | Composite Score | Minimum Math | Minimum Reading | Minimum English/Verbal | Expiration of Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 23 | 19 | 19 | 5 years | |
| SAT | 1070 | 500 | 500 | 5 years | |
| 970 Prior to April 1995 | 470 | 420 | |||
| TAKS | 2200 | 2200 / Writing sub-score of 3 | 3 years |
Students, unless otherwise exempt, must have passed THEA or an approved alternative test, or have completed Reading 0302 to enroll in the following reading intensive courses:
HISTORY 1301 AND 1302
GOVERNMENT 2305 AND 2306
PSYCHOLOGY 2301
ENGLISH 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333