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Mathematics

If you enjoy solving puzzles and working with numbers, mathematics could be the perfect degree choice for you.

In this program, you’ll learn how to use mathematical concepts to break down complicated problems into manageable pieces. You’ll build strong problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical-thinking skills through math courses ranging from basic arithmetic to differential equations.

Math skills are in high demand by today’s employers. Whether you want to work in banking, economics, business or education, a strong background in mathematics can prepare you for a variety of challenging career opportunities.

Many people who study mathematics go on to pursue careers or additional education in science, computer science, medicine, engineering, teaching, or related fields.

AA-DTA Program Learning Outcomes

Communication Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Create, organize, present, and adapt effective verbal and nonverbal messages to diverse audiences in diverse contexts
2. Explain the active listening process and the skills necessary  to understand verbal and nonverbal information
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically think: summarize, interpret, and evaluate written discourse 
4. Write clear, well-focused and well-organized papers using documentation
5. Select and integrate textual evidence within academic essays
6. Create expository essays using traditional academic forms and standards
7. Appropriately use college-level language skills, i.e., grammar and punctuation

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Recognize a problem and identify the information required to solve it
2. Develop and apply appropriate algebraic models (e.g. numerical, graphical and symbolic) to obtain a solution to the problem
3. Explain the process of reasoning used to arrive at the solution

Humanities Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate, in writing or verbally, awareness that different contexts and/or world views produce different human creations
2. Identify and explain diverse cultural customs, beliefs, traditions, and lifestyles
3. Identify ideologies, practices and contributions that persons of diverse backgrounds bring to our multicultural world
4. Use evidence or sound reasoning to justify a position

Social Sciences Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Describe the methods used for conducting research within the various disciplines of the social sciences
2. Evaluate the credibility of information regarding topics within the social sciences and differentiate between information derived from empirical sources and information derived from opinion, folklore, and/or emotions
3. Identify the impact of social, cultural, historical, political, geographical, and/or religious factors on behavior
4. Express increased engagement and confidence in the ability to apply course material for the purpose of improving self,  relationships,  community, society, and/or the world

Math and Science Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Select, use, or develop an appropriate model including numerical, graphical, or symbolic representations
2. Use evidence or sound reasoning to justify a position or draw conclusions using appropriate terminology and symbolism
3. Demonstrate laboratory skills including making qualitative and quantitative observations about natural systems
4. Ascertain and critically evaluate the interrelationships within complex systems

Health Distribution Area Outcomes:
1. Our students will be able to develop an appreciation of  physical activity as a lifelong pursuit and means to better health.
2. Our students will be able to recognize the physical and mental benefits of increased activity.
3. Our students will be able to examine the effects of nutrition, rest and other lifestyle factors that contribute to better health.
4. Our students will be able to demonstrate motor skill performance of various physical activities.
5. Our students will be able to define the various health components of fitness and determine the lifestyle factors for development of physical fitness and training strategies.
6. Our students will be able to identify common health and fitness myths and trends involved with the evolving nature of physical education. 
7. Our students will be able to utilize physical activity as a tool to manage stress.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

Prepare for College-level Math

Math placement is required for this program. If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
AE 48 → MATH 68 → MATH 71 → MATH 72 → MATH& 141 → MATH& 142 → MATH& 151 → MATH& 152 → MATH& 153 → MATH 220

Placement

English placement is not required for this program.

Associate in Arts (AA) is the community college degree designed to transfer to most bachelor's of arts degrees at all public and many private Washington four-year institutions. A candidate for the AA-DTA degree must complete 90 quarter credits in academic courses numbered 100 and above with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 and meet specific distribution requirements.

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Total Program Credits: 98


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ENGL&101
English Composition I  
5
GUID 102
Strategies for Success  
3
PE 187
Cross Training  
2
PHYS 101
General Physics  
5
Total Credits
 
15

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ECON 100
Fundamentals of Economics  
5
ENGL&102
Composition II  
5
MATH&141
Precalculus I  
5
Total Credits
 
15

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
GEOL&101
Introduction to Physical Geology  
5
HLTH 104
Stress Management  
3
MATH&142
Precalculus II  
5
SOC& 101
Introduction to Sociology  
5
Total Credits
 
18

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
MATH&151
Calculus I  
5
PHIL&120
Symbolic Logic  
5
PHYS 201
Engineering Physics I  
5
Total Credits
 
15

Fifth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication  
5
MATH&152
Calculus II  
5
PHYS 202
Engineering Physics II  
5
Total Credits
 
15

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
ANTH&206
Cultural Anthropology  
5
MATH&153
Calculus III  
5
MATH 220
Elementary Linear Algebra  
5
PHYS 203
Engineering Physics III  
5
Total Credits
 
20

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 10,151
$ 11,985
$ 22,879
Books
$ 1,145
$ 1,145
$ 1,145
Course Fees
$ 32
$ 32
$ 32
Institutional Fees
$ 672
$ 672
$ 3,195
Total Costs
$ 12,000
$ 13,834
$ 27,251

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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Andrea Reid

Division Dean
Andrea.Reid@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8883

 

Bill Rambo

Academic Counseling Liaison
Bill.Rambo@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7038

 

Corinna Donnerberg

Academic Counseling Liaison
Corinna.Donnerberg@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8037

 

John Michel

Academic Counseling Liaison
John.Michel@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7034

 

Kelly Jahns

Department Chair
Kelly.Jahns@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8050

 

Landon Johnston

Academic Counseling Liaison
Landon.Johnston@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7190

 

Sierra Schrader

Pathway Specialist
Sierra.Schrader@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7490