Mathematics
Math plays an essential role in our world. Some sectors and industries could not function without employees who have advanced mathematical training.
If you have a head for numbers and an interest in how math concepts and formulas describe real-world phenomena and make important forecasts, enroll in our Mathematics program. It can prepare you to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree in math, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields.
After completing your bachelor’s degree, you can work as an actuary, statistical assistant, K-12 educator, or business intelligence analyst. Completing a graduate degree will open up additional employment options, such as a mathematician, statistician, math instructor, or as an analyst in various fields, including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.
Discover how to make an impact through mathematics and enroll today!
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
| Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics |
SCC Program Description
Students planning to major in mathematics are interested in logic, critical thinking, and problem-solving. They have a love for numbers, data, and algorithms. They are trained to think deeply about real-world problems and to solve them using numerical, graphical, symbolic and/or analytical approaches.
Students in the mathematics program earn the Associate in Science degree, which prepares them for transfer to a four-year program. If students follow the correct transfer path, they enter transfer partner universities as a junior. Mathematics courses are available in-person (day and evening) and online. Most students take a combination of in-person and online or hybrid courses to complete their mathematics studies.
Course Format
Classes are offered in various formats: in-person, online, hybrid, day, evening, full-time and part-time.
Textbooks
Most of our courses use low-cost textbooks or no-cost material your instructors provide. General education courses may have textbooks that cost more.