A course prerequisite means that a lower level course must be taken and passed with a grade of “C” or better before the higher level course can be attempted. Example: ENG 231, American Literature I requires that a student take and pass ENG 101 before attempting ENG 231. If the grade of “C” or better is not earned in the prerequisite course, the course must be retaken before attempting the higher level course. Any exception to this policy would require the approval of the program director of the course.