Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree (Mathematics) - Transfer

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree to California State University, University of California, and Independent Colleges and Universities provides students with sufficient understanding of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications to attain upper division status in mathematics at most four-year colleges and universities. Synthesize ideas expressed in mathematical language by a. Demonstrating the ability to understand both written and spoken mathematics. b. Demonstrating a basic understanding of proof. c. Communicating arguments clearly. d. Demonstrating the ability to collaborate in problem solving (i.e. study groups, group projects). Demonstrate analytical thinking by a. Identifying what a problem is really asking. b. Breaking complex problems into manageable smaller problems. c. Identifying the relationships among verbal, symbolic, graphical and numerical representations within the same problem. d. Solving non-algorithmic problems. Demonstrate resourcefulness in problem solving by a. Choosing appropriate methods. b. Synthesizing appropriate strategies, techniques or information from prerequisite courses. c. Using alternative representations of mathematical ideas. d. Recognizing and explaining source of errors and impossible solutions. Employ mathematical strategies with confidence.

Career Path

The Mathematics major may be used as a basis for professional careers which include accountant, actuary, appraiser, assessor, auditor, banker, biometrician, budget analyst, casualty rater, controller, computer programmer, data processing manager, demographer, econometrician, educator at all levels, engineering analyst, epidemiologist, financial analyst/planner, insurance agent/broker, loan officer, management trainee, market research analyst, mathematician, securities trader, statistician, surveyor, and systems analyst.