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Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Specialization

Associate of Science
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

The Mathematics focused degree is for persons who plan to transfer. This program provides a vital education to prepare students for a future in any mathematics field.


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Specialization
63
Associate of Science in Science - Mathematics Specialization
63
Course Grad Req 880-05
63
Science AS Mathematics Spec
63
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIS 101 or HIS 121
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 263
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Personal Wellness Elective
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
CSC 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Laboratory Science I
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Laboratory Science II
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 264
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 265
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 288
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 245
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIS 102 or HIS 122
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH, LAB SCI or CSC
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Approved Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Residency
63
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 47 credits may be applied to this program.
GPA
63
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Mathematics specialization is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a major that is math intensive. The Mathematics specialization includes the courses usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program in mathematics. Students can expect to take multiple sequences of laboratory sciences (like biology, chemistry or calculus- based physics) along with general courses such as English, history, communications and the orientation to college life as a STEM major, SDV 101 for STEM majors.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students in the Mathematics specializations are urged to begin their programs of study during the fall semester because many courses are sequential and only offered once a year. Students should start their programs by taking MTH 263 - Calculus I as it is the pre-requisite for many of the lab science and advanced mathematics courses required for the program.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses The first mathematics course (gateway course) is MTH 263 - Calculus I and should be taken during the first semester (typically fall) upon entry to the college. Math majors should be prepared to complete a series of math application courses such as MTH 264 - Calculus II, MTH 265 - Calculus III, MTH 266 - Linear Algebra, and MTH 287 - Differential Equations.
Doing More With Your Degree Completing a degree in mathematics provides opportunities in careers such as Remote Sensing and Processing, Modeling/Simulation and Mathematics Statistics, Mathematics Economics, Computational Modeling and Data Analysis, Actuarial Sciences, and Biomathematics.
Program Successes & Highlights Students may qualify for one of several internship opportunities offered by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Health (NIH), the Department of Energy (DOE) or other private or government agencies. Our graduates have been successful in their studies at: Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, and James Madison University
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Not Required

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
External Link
Number of Transfer Students
916
Percent of Transfer Students
100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not Required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science: Mathematics SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeScience - Applied Math Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Science EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Agriculture Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Health Professions SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computer Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Forensic Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Cybersecurity Engineering SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: BiotechnologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science/Math EducationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in BiotechnologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2099.01Bioinformatics TechniciansApply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2041.01BiostatisticiansDevelop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01Business Intelligence AnalystsProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02Clinical Data ManagersApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.00Data ScientistsDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.00Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherAll mathematical scientists not listed separately.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1022.00Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2041.00StatisticiansDevelop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2011.00ActuariesAnalyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.Computer and Mathematical Occupations