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If you enjoy math and you are you thinking about a career in economics, business, engineering, or education, 91茄子鈥檚 Mathematics program of study might be the perfect place for you to start.
In this program, you will learn the foundation needed for you to transfer to a four-year school and work towards a bachelor鈥檚 degree. In addition to all of the general education courses you will need, 91茄子鈥檚 experienced math faculty offer a wide range of math courses including college algebra, statistics, three levels of calculus, and differential equations, to name a few. In addition, our students have the opportunity to enroll in several different physics, chemistry, and economics courses.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
+6.9% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What will you do
The Mathematics program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution. Mathematicians have a variety of career paths to choose from. Some choose teaching where a bachelor鈥檚 degree is required for secondary education and a master鈥檚 or Ph.D is needed for most post-secondary levels. Others find opportunities with the government or private industry in research and testing services, security commodity exchanges, management and public relations services, or they choose to work for banks, insurance companies, or public utilities. The salary will vary with the type of position accepted. Career Fields: Actuary, Mathematician, Secondary School Teacher, College or University Faculty Member.
Wages
- This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
First Semester | ||||
| MAT 211聽-聽Calculus I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105聽-聽Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 166聽-聽General Chemistry I 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 105聽-聽Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| MAT 217聽-聽Calculus II 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 106聽-聽Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111聽-聽Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195聽-聽Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| GEO 121聽-聽World Regional Geography | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| MAT 220聽-聽Calculus III 1 | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112聽-聽Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| REL 101聽-聽Survey of World Religions | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HIS 152聽-聽U.S. History Since 1877 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 14.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| MAT 227聽-聽Elementary Differential Equations with Laplace 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CSC 116聽-聽Information Computing | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157聽-聽Statistics 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 120聽-聽Intercultural Communications | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 14.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 61.0 | ||||
Notes:One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Calculate and apply derivatives.
- Calculate and apply integrals.
- Analyze and compute Infinite series and sequences.
- Use vectors to solve application problems.
- Use descriptive and theoretical statistical techniques to solve problems.
Program Disclaimers
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