An Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Mathematics is a great first step toward a career in research, education, statistics, operations research analysis, engineering, finance, business, actuarial sciences, data science, or general science.
Completion of an Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Math will provide a core foundation that corresponds with the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution. Please see the ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â College Course Catalog for detailed course information.
Prerequisites
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Mathematics and High School Algebra I & II or be placed appropriately by TSI.
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Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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​Associate of Science Degree | Four Semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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​Potential Career Paths
Many job options are available to people with mathematics knowledge and skills, depending on the educational level and experience, including:
- Accountant or Auditor - Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.
- Actuary - Actuaries analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. They use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess the risk of potential events, and they help businesses and clients develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk. Actuaries’ work is essential to the insurance industry.
- Appraiser - Appraisers and assessors of real estate provide a value estimate on land and buildings usually before they are sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.
- Economist - Economists study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, researching trends, and evaluating economic issues.
- Financial Analysts - Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
- Personal Financial Advisor - Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.
- Financial Manager - Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
- Insurance Underwriter - Insurance underwriters decide whether to provide insurance, and under what terms. They evaluate insurance applications and determine coverage amounts and premiums.
- Loan Officer - Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of loan applications for people and businesses.
- Market Research Analyst - Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.
- Operations Research Analyst - Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.
- Real Estate Brokers And Sales Agent - Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Although brokers and agents do similar work, brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses. Sales agents must work with a real estate broker.
- Securities, Commodities And Financial Services Sales Agent - Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents connect buyers and sellers in financial markets. They sell securities to individuals, advise companies in search of investors, and conduct trades.
- Statistician - Statisticians analyze data and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, healthcare, or other fields.
- Tax Examiner, Collector, or Revenue Agent - Tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents determine how much is owed in taxes and collect tax from individuals and businesses on behalf of federal, state, and local governments. They review tax returns, conduct audits, identify taxes owed, and collect overdue tax payments.
- Teacher, Elementary School - Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading, in order to prepare them for future schooling.
- Teacher, Postsecondary Math - Postsecondary teachers instruct courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Teacher, Secondary School - High school teachers help prepare students for life after graduation. They teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.
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Associate of Science, General Studies - Mathematics Courses
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 HIST 1302 US History II 3 HIST 1301 US History I 3 Social & Behavioral Science* 3 Life & Physical Science* 4 Life & Physical Science* 4 MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 MATH 2412 Precalculus 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester MATH 2413 Calculus I w/ Analytical Geometry ** 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II w/ Analytical Geometry 4 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 Language, Philosophy, & Culture * 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 Life & Physical Science * 4 Creative Arts * 3 TOTAL 14 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 * See core curriculum course options
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Associate of Science, General Studies - Physics Courses
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra
or MATH 2413 Calculus I w/ Analytical Geometry**
3/4 MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry****
or MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus
or MATH 2414 Calculus II w/ Analytical Geometry
3/4 CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 1412 Gen Chemistry II
or Life & Physical Science***
3
HIST 1301 US History I 3 HIST 1302 US History II 3 SPCH 1315 4 TOTAL 13/14 TOTAL 16/17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 PHYS 2425 University Physics I 4 PHYS 2426 University Physics II 4 Social & Behavioral Science* 3 Creative Arts* 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I w/ Analytical Geometry
or Elective
3/4 MATH 2414 Calculus II w/ Analytical Geometry
or Elective
4/3 Language, Philosophy, & Culture* 3 TOTAL 16/17 TOTAL 13/14 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60-62 * See core curriculum course options.
** The choice between MATH 1314 or 2413 should depend on the readiness of the student for 2413. The chairperson of the mathematics division should be consulted.
*** Students should consult their intended transfer institution’s physics program requirements before choosing a science course.
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Associate of Science, General Studies - Engineering Courses
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I **
4 HIST 1301 US History I 3 CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I w/ Lab 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II w/ Analytical Geometry **
4 COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I ** 3 PHYS 2425 University Physics I ** 4 ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering 2 Language, Philosophy, & Culture * 3 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 HIST 1302 US History II 3 PHYS 2425 University Physics II ** 4 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 MATH 2415 Calculus III w/ Analytical Geometry ** 4 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 ENGR 2301 Engineering Mechanics: Statistics ** 3 ENGR 2302 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics ** 3 Creative Arts * 3 ENGR 2308 Engineering Economics ** 3 Social & Behavioral Science * 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 18 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 68 * See core curriculum course options.
** Field of Study courses.Transfer Partners
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering -
Associate of Science, General Studies - Computer Science
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 US History I
3 HIST 1302 US History II 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II
4 COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I ** 3 COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals II ** 3 Creative Arts * 3 PHYS 2425 University Physics I ** 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3 PHYS 2426 University Physics II ** 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 MATH 2415 Calculus III 4 COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III ** 3 COSC 2325 Computer Organization ** 4 Life & Physical Science * 4 Social & Behavioral Science * 3 Language, Philosophy, & Culture * 3 TOTAL 17 TOTAL 16 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 66 * See core curriculum course options.
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Developmental Courses
DMAT 0314 Co-requisite For College Algebra
A support course for MATH 1314; includes supplemental instruction, supervision of assignments for MATH 1314, and various instructional interventions as needed. Students taking this course must also be registered for MATH 1314 during the same term. This is a nontransferable course and will not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours per week.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Test placement
DMAT 0332 Co-requisite For Contemporary MathematicsA support course for MATH 1332; includes supplemental instruction, supervision of assignments for MATH 1332, and various instructional interventions as needed. Students taking this course must also be registered for MATH 1332 during the same term. This is a nontransferable course and will not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours per week.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Prerequisite: Test placement
DMAT 0342 Co-requisite For Elementary StatisticsA support course for MATH 1342; includes supplemental instruction, supervision of assignments for MATH 1342, and various instructional interventions as needed. Students taking this course must also be registered for MATH 1342 during the same term. This is a nontransferable course and will not count towards any degree. Three lecture hours per week.
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Meet the Faculty
![Cerbi Brewer Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/CerbiBrewer_Headshot.jpg)
Cerbi Brewer
Professor of Mathematics
Abilene Campus Office #34A
cerbi.brewer@cisco.edu
![Roxanna Web](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/Roxanna-Web.jpg)
Cristina Roxana Dita
Instructor of Engineering & Mathematics
Abilene Campus
Office #32
(325) 794-4424
cristina.dita@cisco.edu
![Beth Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/Beth-Headshot.png)
Beth Jackson
Dean of Instruction
Professor of Mathematics
Abilene Campus
Office #34
(325) 794-4468
beth.jackson@cisco.edu
![David Headshot2](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/David-Headshot2.jpg)
David Jackson
Professor of Mathematics and Physics
Abilene Campus
Office #35
(325) 794-4471
david.jackson@cisco.edu
![Roy Jones Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/RoyJones_Headshot.jpg)
Roy Jones
Professor of Mathematics
Abilene Campus Office #33
(325)794-4505
roy.jones@cisco.edu
![Kyndall Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/Kyndall-Headshot.jpg)
Kyndall Kaska
Professor of Mathematics
ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â Campus
Office #4, Faculty Office Building
(254) 442-5149
kyndall.kaska@cisco.edu
![Patrick Miller Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/PatrickMiller_Headshot.jpg)
Dr. Partick Miller
Professor of Physics & Mathematics, IASC Director
Abilene Campus Office 39
(325)794-4577
Patrick.Miller@cisco.edu
![Jessica Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/Jessica-Headshot.jpg)
Jessica Morrow
Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, & Computer Science Division Chair
Professor of Mathematics
Abilene Campus
Office #36
(325) 794-4519
jessica.morrow@cisco.edu
![Maggie Viertel Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/MaggieViertel_Headshot.jpg)
Dr. Maggie Viertel
Professor of Mathematics
Professor of Chemistry & Geology
Abilene Campus Office #1
(254)442-5160
maggie.viertel@cisco.edu
![Robert Watson Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/RobertWatson-Headshot.jpg)
Dr. Robert Watson
Professor of Computer Science & Physics
ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â & Abilene Campus
Office #10, Faculty Office Building (ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â)
Office #35A (Abilene)
(254) 442-5139 or (325) 794-4443
robert.watson@cisco.edu