CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Description
DEACTIVATED PROGRAM - NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS.

The Mathematics Certificate is for students who wish to demonstrate a high level of preparation in Mathematics to 4-year schools.  A student who obtains this certificate will have completed courses forming a foundation towards a 4-year degree in Mathematics or a related field.  A student who has AP or Transfer Credit for Calculus I (MTH 210) and Calculus II (MTH 211) can complete this certificate in 2 semesters.  Otherwise, it will take up to 2 years to complete the certificate. The program is not financial aid eligible.
(Housed in the Mathematics Department)


Program Learning Outcomes
1) Formulate mathematical arguments.
2) Express mathematical ideas in various ways such as symbolically graphically numerically or verbally.
3) Analyze quantitative information in various problem solving situations.
4) Develop mathematical models of applications in various disciplines.
5) Use mathematical models to solve problems in various disciplines.
6) Use appropriate technologies to explore mathematical concepts.


Requirements for Program Entrance
MTH 175 with a grade of C or higher, or high school Precalculus with a grade of B (83) or higher, or MCC Level 10 Mathematics placement


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 7-8 Credit hours

MTH 210 Calculus I
4
ELECTIVE*
3-4
Total
7-8
SECOND SEMESTER: 4 Credit hours

MTH 211 Calculus II
4
Total
4
THIRD SEMESTER: 7 Credit hours

MTH 212 Calculus III
4
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
Total 7
FOURTH SEMESTER: 6-8 Credit Hours

MTH 161 Statistics II* OR
MTH 220 Discrete Mathematics OR
MTH 225 Differential Equations OR
MTH 230 Linear Algebra
3-4
MTH 220 Discrete Mathematics OR
MTH 230 Linear Algebra
3-4
Total 6-8
TOTAL CREDITS
24-27

* MTH 160 (Statistics I) is the prerequisite for MTH 161 (Statistics II). Students choosing MTH 161 as part of this certificate must first take the MTH 160 as an elective, unless MTH 160 has previously been completed.