Degrees Offered - Mathematics (AS)

Record details

Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental sciences and can provide you with a wide variety of careers including technology, liberal arts, business, education, science, engineering and mathematics.

Our small class sizes and dedicated faculty provide you the platform to succeed with your long-term goals. We designed the curriculum in a way that allows you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution and complete your baccalaureate.

With a degree in Mathematics, the possibilities are countless.

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree Type

AS

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

No

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Major Courses	16 Credits
MATH 2413 Calculus I
MATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2415 Calculus III
MATH 2320 Differential Equations OR MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
Select any elective hours needed to bring the total semester hours to no fewer than 60.
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
MATH x3xx Mathematics Core	3
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework*	3
XXXX x3xx Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
MATH 2413 Calculus I	4
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311	3
HIST 1302 United States History II OR HIST 2301	3
XXXX x3xx Social and Behavioral Sciences Core	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4

Third Semester	Credit Hours
MATH 2414 Calculus II	4
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
XXXX x4xx Life and Physical Sciences Core	4
SPCH 1315 Business and Professional Speaking OR SPCH 1321	3

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
MATH 2320 Differential Equations OR MATH 2318	3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
XXXX x3xx Creative Arts Core	3
XXXX x1xx Elective	1
MATH 2415 Calculus III	4

Total Semester Hours	60

Δ Classes chosen in major must differ from courses used for Core requirements.

*Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy this requirement.
NOTE: Prospective math majors may be eligible to enroll in MATH 2413 during their first semester and are encouraged to meet with the chair of the mathematics department before the start of their first semester.

A grade of “C” or higher is required for each course in the math sequence.

The mathematics class in which the student can enroll is based on placement test scores, mathematics courses completed in College, or assessment by the department chair.