Some people find math intimidating. Some see the beauty in it – and you are one of those people. Math produces order from chaos, and provides elegant solutions for seemingly intractable problems.
NOVA’s A.S. in Science, Mathematics Specialization prepares students who love working with numbers for occupations in fields that include: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and more.
The A.S. in Science, Mathematics Specialization transfers easily to four-year schools with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program.
Once you have a transfer school in mind, consult an advisor regarding requirements and courses.
Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| ITE | 115 | Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 |
| ITE | 119 | Information Literacy | |
| CSC | 200 | Introduction to Computer Science | |
| MTH | 263 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | College Success Skills | |
| Total | 14-15 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| CSC | 201 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| MTH | 264 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 2 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| 3 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| MTH | 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 4MTH | Elective | 3 | |
| 2 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 17-18 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| 6CST | 110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| 4MTH | Elective | 3 | |
| 5 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 - 5 | |
| 7 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| 3 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16-17 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 61-64 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITE
115
|
3 |
|
Information Literacy
ITE
119
|
|
|
CSC
200
|
|
|
MTH
263
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
College Success Skills
SDV
101
|
|
| Total | 14-15 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
CSC
201
|
4 |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
MTH
264
|
4 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
2
|
3 |
| Total | 14 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
|
3 |
|
MTH
265
|
4 |
|
Elective
4MTH
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
2
|
3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
6CST
110
|
3 |
|
Elective
4MTH
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
5
|
4 - 5 |
|
General Education Elective
7
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
|
3 |
| Total | 16-17 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 61-64 | |
Twenty of these credits must be taken in MTH courses for transfer to a four-year institution with a major in science.
1 See HIS courses listed under social/behavioral science courses under General Education Electives. HIS 101-HIS 102 or HIS 111-HIS 112 are recommended.
2 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Students should base selection on requirements of the transfer
3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
4 Math electives should be chosen carefully from 200-level courses after investigation of requirements of the transfer institution. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 264.
5 See biology, chemistry, ENV 121-ENV 122, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.
6 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 126, or CST 229.
7 Choose from General Education Electives. This elective is not needed if selections for all other requirements total 61 credits or more.
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