Program Description

The Liberal Arts & Sciences/Mathematics and Science (LAMS) program leads to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The LAMS concentration in Mathematics mirrors the first two years of a four-year mathematics program, with an emphasis in majors-level mathematics and natural sciences. Qualified graduates of this program most often continue their studies at four-year colleges and universities in baccalaureate programs in mathematics or related disciplines.

Program Note

Advice for Graduates Transferring to Bachelor’s Programs in Mathematics

The distribution of courses to meet the requirements for the A.S. degree varies depending on the student’s interests, so it is important that a student review the requirements for the first two years of any colleges to which he or she might transfer. Course selection can then be made with advice from an Academic Counselor or the Liberal Arts Math and Science (LAMS) Curriculum Chair (Chad.Thompson@sunywcc.edu).

Program Requirements

60 credits are required for the degree:

• General Education - 31 credits
• Required Degree Courses - 29 credits

General Education Requirements - 31 Credits

• Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 Writing and Research  
   
• Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 Writing and Literature  
   
• Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (8 credits): MATH 181 - Calculus 1  and MATH 191 - Calculus 2 ,  MATH 230 - Calculus 3  
   
• Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (5 credits): PHYSC 121 - Engineering Physics 1 (and Lab)  OR CHEM 107 - Inorganic Chemistry 1 (and Lab) 
   
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses  
   
• Social Sciences (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses  
   
• The Arts OR World Languages (3 credits): choose from either category, The Arts  or World Languages  
   
• US History and Civic Engagement OR World History and Global Awareness (3 credits): choose from either category, US History/Civic Engagement  or World History/Global Awareness  

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses . 

Required Degree Courses - 29 credits

• COMSC 101 - Computer Programming 1  
• MATH 215 - Linear Algebra  
• MATH 230 - Calculus 3  
• MATH 240 - Differential Equations  
• PHYSC 122 - Engineering Physics 2 (and Lab)  OR CHEM 111 - Inorganic Chemistry 2 (and Lab) 
   
• Free Electives (8 credits): select any college course(s)

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Minimum Total Credits: 60

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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