Associate of Arts - Mathematics Concentration

About this Degree

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in mathematics is designed for students interested in transitioning into a bachelor's degree program that requires a mathematical focus.  Individual students can build a customized plan of study that will include coursework in the calculus sequence, linear algebra, and probability & statistics, as well as additional courses in math, science, and/or computer science.

Contact Information

Department Chair and Faculty Contact

Dr. Jamie Wirth, jamie.wirth@vcsu.edu, (701) 845-7734

Department Location

Rhoades Science Center 132, (701) 845-7645

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(701) 845-7101 or (800) 532-8641

Requirements

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:4
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I 1
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select one of the following:4
Natural and Physical Sciences (ND:LABSC)
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Additional Sciences (ND:SCI)
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Technology Solutions for Society
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Principles of Information Security
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Social Implications of Computer Technology 2
Discovering Computing
Digital Literacy
Select one of the following:
Introduction to Computer Information Systems 2
Social Implications of Computer Technology 2
Humanities & Fine Arts
Select a total of 6 credits from two different prefixes:6
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art With a Smartphone
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Bible as Literature
Mythology
Women and Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
World Music
History of Popular/Rock Music
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Social Science
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Anthropology
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Requirements
Select any additional course from Mathematics, Lab Science, or Technology:3
Select any additional course from Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Science categories:3
Required courses14
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra and Matrices
Applied Probability and Statistics
Elementary Statistics
Electives8
Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to Differential Equations
Modern Geometry
Abstract Algebra
History and Philosophy of Mathematics
Real Analysis
Undergraduate Research
Internship
Special Topics
Introduction to Programming
C++ I
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Introduction to Structured Programming II
Programming Language Topics
Discovering Computing
University Physics I
University Physics II
or other courses approved by VCSU Math Dept.
Total Credits60
1

Required Course

2

CIS 170 and CSCI 289 may be used to satisfy both the Computer Science and Literacy and the Digital Literacy requirement for Gen Ed.

Total General Education 38 Hrs
Total Concentration Requirement 22 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 60 Hrs

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COMM 110 (Gen Ed) 3MATH 165 (Gen Ed) 4
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed) 3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed) 3
UNIV 1501CIS 170 (Gen Ed) 3
Humanities & Fine Arts (Gen Ed)3Social Science (Gen Ed)3
Social Science (Gen Ed)3Humanities & Fine Arts (Gen Ed)3
Add'l Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Science (Gen Ed)3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MATH 1664MATH 2654
Lab Science4MATH 321 or 2103
MATH/SCI/CSCI Elective3MATH 3303
Add'l MATH/SCI/CSCI (Gen Ed)3MATH/SCI/CSCI Elective3
 MATH/SCI/CSCI Elective3
 14 16
Total Credits 62