Online Degrees & Certificates
AS in Mathematics
Program Description
Mathematics and related subjects play important dual roles in our culture. On the one hand, mathematics is a study in its own right; on the other hand it is an indispensable tool for expressing and understanding ideas in the sciences, engineering, and an increasing number of other fields.
Learn more about the program on the Mathematics website.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to clearly communicate mathematical ideas through graphs, tables of data, equations and verbal descriptions.
The student will be able to construct appropriate mathematical models of natural phenomena, develop those models with appropriate mathematical techniques and interpret results of those models.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities for persons with training in mathematics have been expanding in recent years. The courses offered are designed to develop the skills and competencies that not only support the skill areas needed in engineering, physical and biological sciences, but also satisfy the necessary course requirements for the first two years of a bachelor degree program.
Award Type(s)
AS = Associate in Science Degree
Units Required
Major: 44-50
Online Courses for Mathematics
The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see the Class Schedule for verification.
- For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
- If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.
NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution.
Additional Information
Optional Recommended Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 10 | Elementary Statistics | 5 |
Associate Degree Requirements
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency: Select one of the following | ||
| ENGL 1A | Composition & Reading | 5 |
| ENGL 1AH | Honors Composition & Reading | 5 |
| ESLL 26 | Advanced Composition & Reading | 5 |
| or equivalent | ||
| Ethnic Studies |
||
| Any course in the ETHN (Ethnic Studies) subject code, currently approved for Area F of CSU GE and Area 7 of IGETC | ||
| Mathematics Proficiency | ||
| College-level math course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra | ||
A minimum of 90 units is required* to include:
Completion of one of the following general education patterns: Foothill General Education, CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Core courses (44-50 units)
*Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core courses used for the degree.
Core and Support Courses
Core Courses
| ONLINE COURSE | TITLE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1A | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1B | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1C | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 1D | Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 2A | Differential Equations | 5 |
| MATH 2B | Linear Algebra | 5 |
| MATH 22 | Discrete Mathematics | 5 |
| or C S 18 | Discrete Mathematics | |
| And two courses from one of the four following options (9-12 Units): | ||
| Option 1 |
||
| PHYS 2A | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 2C | General Physics | 5 |
| Options 2 & 3 | ||
| Fully online asynchronous "W" courses are not available for Option 2 and Option 3 | ||
| Option 4 |
||
| C S 1A | Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in Java | 4.5 |
| C S 1B | Intermediate Software Design in Java | 4.5 |
| C S 1C | Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java | 4.5 |
| C S 2A | Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in C++ | 4.5 |
| C S 2B | Intermediate Software Design in C++ | 4.5 |
| C S 2C | Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in C++ | 4.5 |
| C S 3A | Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in Python | 4.5 |
| C S 3B | Intermediate Software Design in Python | 4.5 |
| C S 3C | Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Python | 4.5 |
| Total Units | 44-50 | |
Note that this is a list of fully online courses that satisfy degree requirements.
For a complete list of degree requirements, please visit Mathematics 2024-2025 Degree & Certificates.
Based on the 2024 - 2025 degree program.