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Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
AdvisorKeith Owens
Professor, Mathematics
850.769.1551 ext. 5877
kowens@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Technology SpecialistScott Spencer
850.747.3229
sspencer@gulfcoast.edu

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Mathematics, AA

Do You Enjoy Math?

You probably already know there are many areas of study that call for excellent math skills. But have you considered a degree in mathematics? Math is an exciting, diverse and rewarding field with many job opportunities. A four-year degree could lead to employment in academia, government or the insurance industry. Once you've earned a baccalaureate degree or higher in mathematics, you could start a career as a computer specialist, investment actuary, cost estimator, financial engineer, numerical methods programmer/analyst and more.

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Mathematics Course Requirements

ENC1101, English I
ENC1102, English II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
MAC2311, Calculus I
MAC2312, Calculus II
Physical Science
Biological Science
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
Approved Programming Language
MAC2313, Calculus III
MAP2302, Differential Equations
Students must take a science course designed for science majors, with the accompanying lab. Select one of the following with the accompanying lab. •+*PHY2048, University Physics I, 4 crs. (recommended)+PHY2048L, University Physics I Lab, 1 cr. (recommended)•+ BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I, 3 crs.+ BSC2010L, Biology for Science Majors I Lab, 1 cr.•+*CHM1045, General Chemistry, 3 crs.+ CHM1045L, General Chemistry I Lab, 1 cr. •+*PHY2048 or •+*CHM1045 will simultaneously satisfy the Physical Science General Education requirement.•+ BSC2010 will simultaneously satisfy the Biological Science General Education requirement
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What can you do with a Mathematics AA Degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Statistical Assistants
Mathematicians
Operations Research Analysts
Statisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University
University of South Florida
University of Central Florida

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Who is Eligible for the Mathematics Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
Our students pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. Small Classes! 1:19 Professor/Student Ratio. 3.11 Average GPA. Our students are performing well in the state universities of Florida.

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