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 renumbering to STAT C1000 effective Fall 2025 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
Associate Degree Requirements
A minimum of 90 units is required* to complete the associate degree, including:
Core and support courses for the major (44-50 units total)
Completion of one of the following general education patterns:
Foothill College General Education
Summer Session 2025 only–CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE Breadth)**
Summer Session 2025 only–Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)**
Beginning Fall Quarter 2025–California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)***
* Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.
** Summer Session 2025 is the final term during which CSU GE Breadth and IGETC may be used. Please see a counselor for more information.
*** Cal-GETC begins in Fall Quarter 2025. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: A grade of "C" (or "P") or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree or certificates. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Refer to the Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Degree Requirements page for complete information about graduation requirements and catalog rights.
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 | |
| Options 1, 2, and 3 | ||
| Fully online asynchronous "W" courses are not available for Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3 | ||
| Option 4: And two courses from Option 4: | 9 | |
| 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 2025-2026 Degree & Certificates.
Based on the 2025 - 2026 degree program.