DEGREE
- A.S.—Mathematics
Program Description
Mathematics is a multifaceted subject of great beauty and application. The study of mathematics explores some of the deepest puzzles that have ever been encountered and equips the student with a universal language used to study quantities and relationships in all fields. The study of mathematics provides students with the ability to think logically and abstractly and develop the problem-solving and computational skills necessary for success in any field of study.
Math Department Website: www.crc.losrios.edu/math
Career Opportunities
| Actuary | Appraiser |
| Assessor | Auditor |
| Biometrician | Budget Analyst |
| Casualty Rater | Controller |
| Computer Programmer | Demographer |
| Econometrician | Engineering Analyst |
| Epidemiologist | Financial Analyst |
| Investment Analyst | Management Scientist |
| Mathematician | Operations Researcher |
| Statistician | Public Opinion Analyst |
| Surveyor | Systems Analyst |
| Teacher | Urban Planner |
Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.
Highlights
- A professional and innovative staff committed to providing the best possible mathematics education, including multi-media, computer assisted and distance education.
- A comprehensive mathematics curriculum addressing the needs of both the transfer student and the non-transfer student
- A program integrating "hands-on" use of the computer
- A math center providing alternative modes of instruction and tutorial support for students
- A program that uses assessment for proper placement of students
- A Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program
- A Mathematics Teacher Preparation Program (MTPP)
NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS:
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an associate's degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for the bachelor's degree.
For information about the student learning outcomes for this program, see www.crc.losrios.edu/pslo