Mathematics, A.A.

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It is recommended that students complete the entire sequence at one school. Bachelor’s degree programs in mathematics prepare students with diverse career goals by developing rigorous, logical thinking; an appreciation and familiarity with complex structures and algorithms; and the ability to learn technical material and abstract concepts. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree prior to transfer into a university’s Mathematics program. Since admission is competitive, completing the courses recommended below does not by itself guarantee admission.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (39-40)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (5 credits)

MATH 171 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 hrs transfer credit *

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

PHYSI 210 University Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit recommended
Select one life science course from the list for Area D .

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E .

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (13)

MATH 172 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 hrs transfer credit *
MATH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 hrs transfer credit *
MATH 216 Differential Equations 3 hrs transfer credit or
MATH 220 Linear Algebra 3 hrs transfer credit preferred

III. Electives (9-10)

ITPRG 147 Java Programming I 3 hrs transfer credit
Select additional courses from the list of courses approval for transfer or contact the universities you are considering.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Note: Students who intend to teach mathematics at the secondary level should pursue the A.A.T. degree in Secondary Mathematics.

* It is recommended that students complete the entire calculus sequence at a single institution.

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.