General Education

Westcott Courses in Partnership with University of Massachusetts Global 

Westcott CoursesUniversity of Massachusetts Global has formed a partnership with Westcott Courses to offer online remedial, general education and other courses that count towards degree completion. All courses have been reviewed by University of Massachusetts Global faculty to ensure they meet the quality, rigor, and academic standards of the university.

Courses are delivered by Westcott Courses. Students choosing the credit option will be able to order a University of Massachusetts Global transcript upon completion of the course. Before you can request and obtain a transcript, please complete the following items:

  • Register and enroll in your course via Westcott Courses.
  • Once you enroll, Westcott Courses will forward your registration to University of Massachusetts Global. 
  • You will be working directly with Westcott Courses from the beginning to end of the course. 
  • Once your course is completed, your grade will be posted with University of Massachusetts Global and you can then order a transcript. 

Available Courses

Click on any of the below links to learn more about the course and to register.

MATU 085 - Basic Math - PreAlgebra
Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3 Credits
Credit Description: Developmental/remedial

MATU 090 - Elementary Algebra
Prerequisite: None. However, students should know basic operations with fractions,
decimals and area and perimeter formulas for common geometric figures.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Developmental/remedial

MATU 098 - Plane Geometry
Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Developmental/remedial

MATU 099 - Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Developmental/remedial

MATU 101 - College Algebra
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Lower division, UG

MATU 102 - Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better. Precalculus or College Algebra with a grade of C or better is recommended.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 104 - Precalculus
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Lower division, UG

MATU 112 - Business Calculus
Prerequisite: College Algebra and Trigonometry or Precalculus with Trigonometry with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 115 - Calculus I
Prerequisite: College Algebra and Trigonometry or Precalculus with Trigonometry with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 116 - Calculus II
Prerequisite: Calculus l with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 117 - Calculus III
Prerequisite: Calculus ll with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 204 - Introduction to Statistics & Probability
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Lower division, UG

MATU 211 - Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: Calculus l with a grade of C or better. Methods of Proof is recommended.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 220 - Methods of Proof in Mathematics
Prerequisite: Calculus lll with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 251 - Discrete Structures (Mathematics Code)
Prerequisite: College Algebra or Precalculus with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

CSCU 240 - Discrete Structures (Computer Science Code)
Prerequisite: College Algebra or Precalculus with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

MATU 310 - Abstract Algebra
Prerequisite: Methods of Proof and Linear Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 credits
Credit Description: upper division, UG

Available Courses

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BIOU 101 - General Biology
Prerequisite: College Reading and Composition
Credits: 3 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

BIOU 201 - Human Anatomy
Prerequisite: Introductory or General Biology with a grade of C or better.
Credits: Without Laboratory: 3 Credits
With Laboratory: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

BIOU 202 - Human Physiology
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Principles of Chemistry with a grade of C or better.
Credits: Without Laboratory: 3 Credits
With Laboratory: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

BIOU 203 - Microbiology
Prerequisite: Introductory or General Biology with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

CHMU 102 - Principles of Chemistry
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better.
Credits: Without Laboratory: 3 Credits
With Laboratory: 4 Credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

PSYU 101 - Intro to Psychology
Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

 

Available Courses

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ENGU 099 - College Reading and Composition
Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: Developmental/remedial

ENGU 102 - Literature and the Art of the Narrative
Prerequisite: English Composition with a grade of C or better, assessment test placement or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

ENGU 103 - English Composition
Prerequisite: College Reading & Composition with a grade of C or better.
Credits: 3 credits
Credit Description: lower division, UG

Course Number

NUMBER DESCRIPTION
001-099 Non-Degree
100-299 Lower division coursework
300-499 Upper division coursework
500-799 Graduate level coursework
 0001-0099  Professional Development credit
 8000-8999  Undergraduate level professional development credit
 9000-9999  Graduate level professional development credit

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