Liberal Arts: Math & Science AA
What can I do with this?
The Liberal Arts: Math and Science AA Degree
- Is set up to satisfy general education requirements for transfer students.
- Emphasizes the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena.
You can use this to:
- Earn a two-year Associates Degree
- Transfer to a 4-year degree program
What will I learn?
- To describe the nature of science, the methods applied in scientific investigations, and the value of those methods in developing a rigorous understanding of the physical world.
- To apply algebraic, graphical, numerical, and other methods to solve applied problems in the areas of mathematics, natural sciences, computer graphics, and computer animation.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.
Select a minimum of 18 units from the following courses.
At least one course must be from Mathematics and at least two courses from the sciences, including one laboratory or field experience course (*).
General Ed Requirements
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Pathways
Additionally, some of the general education courses needed to complete this major are available at all our locations.
The classes needed for this degree are available at nearly all of our campuses. Some of the other courses and general education courses may also be available online and at other campuses. Consult a counselor at your local campus for degree pathway options.
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 60.0 units and will likely take 4 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
This degree requires 60.0 units and will likely take 4 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
60.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $2,760 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $6,360 for 4 semesters
Non-residents
60.0 units
at $375 per unit
Equals $22,500 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $3,600* for books and supplies
Total cost $26,100 for 4 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
