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2023-2024 Catalog 
  
2023-2024 Catalog

Mathematics, AS


Award: Associate of Science

Degree Code: ASMA

Number of Credits: 60

Program Description

The Associate of Science Mathematics prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution for continued study in mathematics, and/or mathematics education. As technology increases, the level of mathematics in the job market also increases. A two-year degree in mathematics gives students analytical skills that are valued in industry. A four-year degree in mathematics opens doors in many areas not traditionally thought of as mathematical. Business, industry, and government hire people who earn a bachelor’s degree in mathematics to provide support services involving analysis modeling or scientific computing. The computer literacy requirement will be met throughout the course work in the degree program.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements:  https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements.  Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Career Opportunities


Actuary, applied mathematician, educator, statistician, computer programming, financial analyst, and economist.

Required Courses


General Education Requirement Electives - Select 17 Credits


Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives [H] - 6 Credits 1
  • SOC SCI - Social Science Electives [SS] 6 Credits 2
  • ELECT - Electives - 5 Credits 3

Recommended Sequence


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full-time student. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.

Summer (4 Credits)


Fall I (15 Credits)


Fall II (15 Credits)


Spring II (15 Credits)


Program Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: 

  • Apply basic statistical concepts in real-life situations.
  • Communicate mathematics in written and oral form.
  • Use appropriate technology to investigate and solve mathematical problems.
  • Correctly apply techniques of algebra and calculus to solve problems.
  • Apply mathematical techniques to solve application problems.
  • Work with abstract mathematics to verify identities and prove results.

Note


1 Selection may not include EGL designation.
2 Courses must be from two different disciplines.
3 Students placed below MAT 201  will need to use 4 credits to complete MAT 191  as a prerequisite to MAT 201 . Students placed in MAT 201  may take any electives