Science, Mathematics Major
- Associate of Science (A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
61-68 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Math?
Math degrees are in high demand. This program is designed for transfer, and the discovery of a variety of career paths.
- Prepare for study at a 4-year college or university in multiple majors of STEM, business, or social sciences.
- High-paying jobs available in accounting, finance, and economics. This program also prepares graduates for rewarding careers in research, teaching, and statistics.
- Gain reasoning and critical thinking skills necessary for many jobs today.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Reynolds professors are outstanding. They care about doing what they can to help you succeed.
Our small class sizes mean that you will get the individualized attention and greater instructor-to-student interaction. Especially for hands-on practice with math equations.
Math Central+ at Reynolds provides coaching and support for math students. Qualified faculty and peer math coaches offer a variety of techniques to support students through developmental and credit-level math courses. Whether you need help with a single homework assignment or ongoing support through the completion of your courses, Math Central+ coaches are here to provide important tools for success and to cheer you on.
As a team, we can weigh our options, analyze our goals, create a map for a road to success, measure our outcomes, evaluate our plans, calculate any changes, and function in a world full of unknowns.
Professor Marquita Sea
Class Highlights
MTH 266 - Linear Algebra
Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
MTH 267 - Differential Equations
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications, and numerical methods.
MTH 288 - Discrete Mathematics
Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Math program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The associate degree in Science is intended for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor of science degree in the natural and physical sciences, mathematics, or computer science.
The Mathematics major is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a major that requires a background in mathematics. The Mathematics major includes the courses usually required in the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program in mathematics.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The associate degree in Science is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in a major that requires a background in the natural or physical sciences and mathematics.
With the many advances taking place in all areas of science, the opportunities for persons with expertise in this area are rapidly increasing. This program provides the necessary training for transfer into a broad range of scientific fields, from botany to zoology and from chemistry or geoscience to physics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: The following high school units are strongly recommended for the Mathematics major:
- four units of English;
- four units of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra (two units), geometry, and trigonometry (or advanced math);
- two units of laboratory science;
- and one unit of social studies.
Students in the Mathematics major are urged to begin their programs of study during the fall semester because many courses are sequential and only offered once a year.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by passing the computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, or by completing ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy. Students not passing the computer competency exam for ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy may retake the exam only once.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: Students are encouraged to seek information from the upper-division college, university, or professional school to which transfer is intended as to specific requirements for a particular major or specific admission requirements. Students are advised that grades of C or higher are required for a course to transfer to a 4-year institution.
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS: Students who wish to be licensed to teach in Virginia should earn a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts, science, or mathematics field. Students should consult with their advisor regarding elective choices that match their desired teaching endorsement area(s). While enrolled at the community college, students should prepare for and successfully complete Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics), the initial teacher licensure examination.
