Mathematics for Transfer 2.0

Program Description

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) is designed to prepare students to transfer to a CSU as a junior with a degree in Mathematics. This degree provides students with the foundation classes to support ongoing interest in the field of mathematics. The core consists of the calculus sequence required for transfer, in which students acquire a conceptual understanding of the principles of differential and integral calculus for functions in one and several variables, as well as the ability to apply calculus techniques in a variety of applications.

ADTs include both Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. The law authorizing these degrees also requires that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, where a Pass is defined as a “C” or better. Education Code § 66746(b) prohibits a community college district from imposing any additional course requirements for a student to be eligible for the associate degree for transfer, and subdivision (e) prohibits allowing remedial non-collegiate level coursework to be counted toward the units required for the associate degree for transfer (AA-T or AS-T). Title 5, § 55002(b) describes such courses as “nondegree-applicable credit courses.”

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) is granted upon successful completion of a courses in the degree. The following is required for all AD-T degrees for transfer to the California State University system.

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C) in all CSU-transferable coursework. Note that while a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C) is required for admission to a CSU, some transfer institutions for certain majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with the transfer counselor at the transferring institution for details. Students are advised to check on ASSIST.org for the most recent information.
3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T or AS-T major courses as detailed in section of the catalog under Degrees & Certificates. Please see a counselor for more information.
4. Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

Program Learning Outcomes

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) provides a clear and direct route for students to seamlessly transfer as a junior to a Mathematics program at a CSU. Students who complete this program and transfer to a CSU are able to:               

• Compare and contrast various mathematical models and then apply the appropriate model to real world problems
• Describe, compare and contrast various mathematical functions used in everyday language
• Identify and utilize appropriate mathematical operations in the simplification of expressions and solutions of equations
• Enter a Mathematics baccalaureate degree program at a CSU with possible concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Teaching Mathematics, and Theoretical Mathematics.