Mathematics Concentration, A.A.

This concentration prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to seek bachelors’ degrees in mathematics. After transferring, students study to become more proficient in areas such as abstract algebra, complex variables, vector calculus, number theory and partial differential equations. Graduates of this concentration may qualify to transfer using benefits of MassTransfer to a four-year state college or University of Massachusetts campus. For current information on eligible programs, see Transfer Options below.

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

ENG-111 College Writing I Credits: 3
MAT-281 Calculus I Credits: 4 *
CSC-120 Intro to Comp Sci & Object Oriented Prog Credits: 4
GenEd -CCC Community & Cultural Contexts Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Semester 1 Advising Note

General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by program.
New degree-seeking students enrolled in 9 credits or more must take a Learning Community Seminar or a Learning Community Cluster within their first year.
This map assumes that students have completed MAT-197 or tested into MAT-281 .

Semester 2

ENG-112 College Writing II Credits: 3
MAT-282 Calculus II Credits: 4 *
MAT-291 Linear Algebra Credits: 4
GenEd -CW Creative Work Credits: 3
Elective - Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Semester 2 Advising Note

Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair

Semester 3

MAT-283 Calculus III Credits: 4 *
PHY-251 Physics I/Lab Credits: 4 *
CSC-237 C++ Programming Credits: 4
or
CSC-239 JAVA Programming Credits: 4
GenEd -E General Education Elective Credits: 3
Choose one course from Creative Work Menu

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3 Advising Note

Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
Complete a pre-graduation check with an advisor in LifeMap

Semester 4

MAT-285 Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 4 *
Elective - Social Science Elective Credits: 3
PHY-252 Physics II/Lab Credits: 4 *
Elective - Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14

Semester 4 Advising Note

Apply for graduation

Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Solve quantitative problems using critical thinking skills and a variety of problem-solving strategies, incorporating technology when suitable.
Develop complete logical arguments from hypothesis to conclusion, using appropriate mathematical language and notation.
Interpret and solve problems relevant to other disciplines by applying analytical approaches used to solve abstract problems.
Construct new mathematical knowledge through independent and collaborative work.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this concentration should transfer to a four-year college or university, as most entry-level employment opportunities in industry require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Professional positions in education and research fields usually require a minimum of a master’s degree.

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Transfer Options

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Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University
Westfield State University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts