Students are required to complete a college level Quantitative Reasoning course such as College Algebra or Statistics. Skills covered in College Algebra are the ability to perform mathematical functions using real numbers, the application of mathematical concepts to linear equations, inequalities, and series/sequences, the application of mathematical concepts to algebraic expressions and quadratic equations. Skills covered in Statistics include the identification of key principles of statistical reasoning and methods, and the application of concepts of data and data representation in a real world context.

Students may fulfill this requirement by completion of College Algebra or Introduction to Statistics via Sophia at patten.sophia.org; or by completion of a comparable course at an accredited college, or by transfer credit. For guidance on completing this requirement, contact registrar@patten.edu.