Aleks question

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I am no where near taking the math clep but my parents want me to take a math class instead (kill me now please). The next couple tests I have lined up are all history oriented but my parents want to know what I will do for math since it is so indescribably hard for me. I was leaving math to the last minute (denial factor) and had a vague idea that I would probably have to do Aleks since studying math on my own is like signing myself in to the psychiatric ward.

What exactly is Aleks? If I take Aleks do I have to take a math clep as well? I need six credits for my degree. I was going to take the college mathematics clep but I know I'd be a mess trying to take it on myself.

Edit - Looking at Thomas Edison for my degree.