Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Mathematics provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including actuary, statistical assistant, and business intelligence analyst. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment as a mathematician or statistician, which may include teaching at institutions of higher education, or as an analyst in a number of fields including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.

Details

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Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Type
Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8125
Total Credits Required
60-64
Catalog Year
2023-2024
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

这个途径地图可以帮助你获得专业知识needed to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of proportional relationships, spatial reasoning, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
  2. Demonstrate the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another.
  3. Use patterns and relationships to make generalizations and predictions.
  4. Present information accurately in various ways (graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally).
  5. Apply appropriate mathematical strategies and reasoning to solve problems.
  6. Justify mathematical processes and results.
  7. Use technology to assist in learning and investigating mathematical ideas.
  8. Determine and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems efficiently.
  9. Critically evaluate information for relevance, usefulness, and applicability.
  10. Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing using appropriate terminology and notation.
  11. Collaborate effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multicultural setting to solve problems.
  12. Critique the reasoning of others.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Actuaries

$108,465

Financial Quantitative Analysts

$72,497

Mathematicians

$107,454

Operations Research Analysts

$62,394

Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers

$64,985

Secondary School Teachers

$60,720

Statistical Assistants

$50,114

Statisticians

$77,270

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below, with links to salary information for the United States as a whole (if available):
  • Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
 * Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT220or
MAT221		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I Critical courseGateway course MA 4–5
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 101 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT230 or
MAT231		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry II Critical course MA 4–5
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
CSC110 or
CSC110AA or
CSC110AB		 Introduction to Computer Science (Java)orIntroduction to Computer Science (Java) CS 3–4
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. SBorL 0–3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 102 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 3

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry III MA 4–5
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 201 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 4

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQor
SG		 Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General SQorSG 4
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry L 3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 202 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Note:Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

一系列的课程建议应德en duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT220or
MAT221		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I Critical courseGateway course MA 4–5
ENG101or
ENG107		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL Critical course FYC 3
FYE101or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

一系列的课程建议应德en duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT230 or
MAT231		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry II Critical course MA 4–5
ENG102or
ENG108		 First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3

Term 3

一系列的课程建议应德en duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MAT240 or
MAT241		 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IIIorCalculus with Analytic Geometry III MA 4–5
CSC110 or
CSC110AA or
CSC110AB		 Introduction to Computer Science (Java)orIntroduction to Computer Science (Java) CS 3–4

Term 4

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 101 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 5

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
L Literacy & Critical Inquiry L 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 102 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 6

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQ Natural Sciences Quantitative SQ 4
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230		 Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. SBorL 0–3
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 201 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 7

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SQor
SG		 Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General SQorSG 4
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3
Second Language Second Language Requirement, 202 Level See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.

Term 8

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts & Design HU 3

Term 9

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5

Term 10

一系列的课程建议应德en during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Transfer Option Transfer Option 0–5

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • C= Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC= First Year Composition
  • G= Global Awareness
  • H= Historical Awareness
  • HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA= Mathematics
  • SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG= Natural Sciences General
  • SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=183283).