Associate of Arts in Mathematics
Tacoma, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $22,408 including fees and on-campus housing
Introduction
The Associate of Arts (DTA) degree is directly transferable to most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities). It is a general transfer degree appropriate for a wide variety of major areas of study.
Students who transfer will be granted junior standing upon transfer.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
Curriculum
Before enrolling in their first math course at TCC, students must take a mathematics placement test unless they have passed a college-level mathematics class within the last two years.
- 90 quarter credit hours in courses numbered 100 or above, including the distribution requirements listed below.
- At least 30 applicable credits earned at Tacoma Community College.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all coursework applied to the associate degree and a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all TCC college-level courses.
- No more than 3 physical education activity credits will apply toward the degree.
- At least 5 credits applied to the degree must be an approved multicultural course.
Basic Requirements
Communication Skills 10
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
- English Composition / Speaking Skills Select 5 additional credits from the Communication section of the Approved Distribution Course List.
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Skills
- Select 5 credits from the Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning section of the Approved Distribution Course List 5
Distribution Requirements (60 credits)
Individual credits may be counted in only one distribution area.
Humanities
Select courses from the Humanities section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. No more than 5 credits in a world language at the 100 level. No more than five credits of performance/skills course(s) can be used to satisfy this requirement. 15
Social Sciences
Select courses from the Social Sciences section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. 15
Natural Sciences
Select courses from the Natural Sciences section of the Approved Distribution Course List. Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines with no more than 10 credits in any one discipline. Courses must include at least 10 credits from the courses listed as Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences. Courses must include at least one laboratory course. 15
Physical Education
Any three activity credits. No more than three PE activity credits apply toward the degree. The following PE courses do not count as activity credits: PE 190, PE 191, PE 285, and PE 292. 3
Distribution Electives
Distribution electives must be selected from courses listed under the Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or General Distribution Courses sections of the Approved Distribution Course List. Students are advised to take at least one writing intensive course (other than a written communication skills course) as part of their degree requirements and electives. 2
Other College-Level Electives
All elective credits must be selected from courses numbered 100 or above. PE activity credits cannot be used as electives. 15
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