Mathematics, A.S.-T

An Associate in Science degree in Mathematics for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a four-year college or university as a Mathematics major.

AS.MATH.OPTBAST or AS. MATH.OPTCAST

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CSUSM: General Education Option B

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
HIST-101 Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3
 Units16
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103
Critical Thinking and Writing
or Critical Thinking and Composition
3
CSIS-113A C++ Programming - Level 1 3
MATH-212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
Select one of the following: 3
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units16
Summer 1
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
 Units3
Fall Semester 2
MATH-213 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 5
CSIS-123A C++ Programming - Level 2 3
PHY-201 Mechanics and Wave Motion 4
DAN-100 History and Appreciation of Dance 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 2
MATH-218 Linear Algebra 1 3
PHY-202 Electricity and Magnetism 4
PSYC-101 Introduction to Psychology 3
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
 Units13
 Total Units63
1

MATH-215 Differential Equations could replace MATH-218 Linear Algebra.

Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.

UC: General Education Option C

This program provides students with focused program options. A focused program map contains courses that help students specialize in a distinct area and connects to careers.  Talk to a counselor about preparing for transfer to specific schools.

Computer Science/Information Systems Focus

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
HIST-101 Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3
 Units16
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
PS-101
Introduction to American Government and Politics
or U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
CSIS-113A C++ Programming - Level 1 3
MATH-212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
 Units16
Summer 1
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
 Units3
Fall Semester 2
MATH-213 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 5
PHY-201 Mechanics and Wave Motion 4
CSIS-123A C++ Programming - Level 2 3
SPAN-101
Elementary Spanish I
or Elementary French I
or American Sign Language I
4
 Units16
Spring Semester 2
MATH-218 Linear Algebra 3
PHY-202 Electricity and Magnetism 4
DAN-100 History and Appreciation of Dance 3
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units13
 Total Units64

Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.

NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement. 

Physics Focus

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
HIST-101 Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3
 Units16
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
PS-101
Introduction to American Government and Politics
or U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
ANTH-101 Biological Anthropology 3
MATH-212 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4
ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
MATH-213 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 5
PHY-201 Mechanics and Wave Motion 4
CSIS-113A C++ Programming - Level 1 3
DAN-100 History and Appreciation of Dance 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 2
MATH-218 Linear Algebra 3
PHY-202 Electricity and Magnetism 4
SPAN-101
Elementary Spanish I
or Elementary French I
or American Sign Language I
4
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units14
 Total Units61

Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.

NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement. 

Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses/Sequence
MATH-211Analytic Geometry and Calculus I4
MATH-212Analytic Geometry and Calculus II4
or MATH-212H Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MATH-213Analytic Geometry and Calculus III5
or MATH-213H Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
List A: Select one-two
Select one or two of the following: 13-7
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
List B: Select one
Select one of the following: 13-4
C++ Programming - Level 1
C++ Programming - Level 2
Introduction to Statistics
Mechanics and Wave Motion
Total Units19-24
1

Can use both in List A in lieu of any courses in List B.

Course Title Credits
Units for Major19-24
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39
Possible double counting: 7 units
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units

Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units

Note: When selecting 4-5 unit courses for the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer, keep in mind that you may not require more than 60 units for the entire degree.

The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:

  • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
  • Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE)  or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.

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