Gulf Coast State College | Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A.

do you ENJOY math?

You probably already know there are many areas of study that call for excellent math skills. But have you considered a degree in mathematics? Math is an exciting, diverse and rewarding field with many job opportunities. A four-year degree could lead to employment in academia, government or the insurance industry. Once you've earned a baccalaureate degree or higher in mathematics, you could start a career as a computer specialist, investment actuary, cost estimator, financial engineer, numerical methods programmer/analyst and more.

For more information about career paths in math, check out the Mathematical Association of America.

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Keith Owens
Associate Professor, Mathematics
850-769-1551, extension 5877
kowens@gulfcoast.edu

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A. PROGRAM?

If you are a high school graduate, you are a candidate for Gulf Coast’s Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A. program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A. DEGREE?

Our students pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
Small Classes! 1:19 Professor/Student Ratio.
3.11 Average GPA. Our students are performing well in the state universities of Florida.

Program Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
+*ENC1102, English II		3
Humanities Area
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement	3
Philosophy/Religion	See General Education Requirement	3
Literature	See General Education Requirement	3
Mathematics Area
•+*MAC2311, Calculus I		4
+*MAC2312, Calculus II		4
Natural Sciences Area
Physical Science	See General Education Requirement—Note core classes below	3
Biological Science	See General Education Requirement—Note core classes below	3
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	See General Education Requirement	3
History	See General Education Requirement	3
Government	See General Education Requirement	3
Additional Common Prerequisites
+Approved Programming Language		3
+*MAC2313, Calculus III		4
+MAP2302, Differential Equations		3
Students must take a science course designed for science majors, with the accompanying lab. Select one of the following with the accompanying lab. •+PHY2048, University Physics I, 4 crs. (recommended)+PHY2048L, University Physics I Lab, 1 cr. (recommended)•+ BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I, 3 crs.+ BSC2010L, Biology for Science Majors I Lab, 1 cr.•+CHM1045, General Chemistry, 3 crs.+ CHM1045L, General Chemistry I Lab, 1 cr. •+PHY2048 or •+CHM1045 will simultaneously satisfy the Physical Science General Education requirement.•+ BSC2010 will simultaneously satisfy the Biological Science General Education requirement		Additional 1-2
Electives
Electives		10-11
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

Recommended programming language elective: +COP2224, Introduction to C++ Programming, 3 crs.; or +COP2250, Introduction to Java Programming, 3 crs.

Recommended elective: +STA2023, Statistics, 3 crs.

• General Education Core. Students must complete at least one identified core course in each area of study—Communications, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences—as part of the general education course requirements.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

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HOW DO I APPLY TO Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A. PROGRAM?

To apply to the Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A. Program, you’ll need to complete the Apply now Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

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Mathematics Option, Liberal Arts A.A.