Science, Mathematics Specialization, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Mathematics

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in mathematics, mathematics education, or statistics. This program may also be suitable for students pursing baccalaureate degrees in physics, chemistry, or computer science. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science with a Specialization in Mathematics is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.

Program Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ⁸
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits or Social Science Elective¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
ELE History 3 credits ²
MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits or Social Science Elective¹

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³
ELE Humanities Elective 3 credits⁴
ELE Math/Computer Programming Elective 3 credits⁸
MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Fourth Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ELE Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 credits⁴
ELE Transfer Elective 3 credits⁶
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³
MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 60

Recommended Electives (see advisor for more options)

¹Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , SOC 200

²History Electives: HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122

³Lab Science Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112 , GOL 105 , GOL 106 , PHY 201 , PHY 202 , PHY 241 and PHY 242

⁴Literature Electives: ENG 245 , ENG 246

Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 201 , HUM 260 , MUS 121 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 230

⁶Transfer Electives: CSC 221 , ECO 201 , EDU 200 , MTH 245 , PHI 100 or other transfer electives as approved by the division.

⁷Courses may be chosen from MTH 167 , MTH 245 , ITP 120 , CSC 221 , or a mathematics or computer programming course as approved by the division.

⁸Orientation Electives: SDV 100 , SDV 101

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.