Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Mathematics provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a number of careers including actuary, statistical assistant, and business intelligence analyst. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment as a mathematician or statistician, which may include teaching at institutions of higher education, or as an analyst in a number of fields including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of proportional relationships, spatial reasoning, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
- Demonstrate the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another.
- Use patterns and relationships to make generalizations and predictions.
- Present information accurately in various ways (graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally).
- Apply appropriate mathematical strategies and reasoning to solve problems.
- Justify mathematical processes and results.
- Use technology to assist in learning and investigating mathematical ideas.
- Determine and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems efficiently.
- Critically evaluate information for relevance, usefulness, and applicability.
- Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing using appropriate terminology and notation.
- Collaborate effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multicultural setting to solve problems.
- Critique the reasoning of others.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Actuaries
$98,380 Show expanded career information for Actuaries
Financial Quantitative Analysts
$73,870 Show expanded career information for Financial Quantitative Analysts
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$69,960 Show expanded career information for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematicians
$112,530 Show expanded career information for Mathematicians
Operations Research Analysts
$78,330 Show expanded career information for Operations Research Analysts
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Statistical Assistants
$48,350 Show expanded career information for Statistical Assistants
Statisticians
$97,450 Show expanded career information for Statisticians
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course Gateway course | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Critical course | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA or MA | 4–5 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ or SG | Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course Gateway course | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Critical course | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA or MA | 4–5 | ||
CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ or SG | Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency. |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=189940).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.