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.

Program Requirements: Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree. In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, Completion of the science program requires competency in English and MDE 60 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, qualification through Multiple Measures (GPA), or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent.

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

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits ⁹
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

ENG 245 British Literature 3 credits
ELE Health/Physical Education 1 credits⁷
ELE Math/Computer Programming Elective 3 credits⁸
MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits
PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Fourth Semester

CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
ELE Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits⁵
ELE Transfer Elective 3 credits⁶
MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits
PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits or Lab Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

Recommended Electives (see advisor for more options)

¹Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , PLS 135 PLS 136 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 PSY 216 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215

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

³Lab Science Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112 , CHM 260 , GOL 105 , GOL 106 , PHY 201 , PHY 202 , PHY 241 and PHY 242

⁴Literature Electives: ENG 245 , ENG 246

⁵Humanities 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 101 or other transfer electives as approved by the division.

⁷Health or PED Elective: HLT 110 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

⁸Courses may be chosen from MTH 167 , MTH 245 , MTH 288 , ITP 120 , CSC 221 , or a mathematics or computer programming course as approved by the division.

⁹Orientation 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.