Mathematics
Program Description
An Associate in Arts (AA) in Mathematics degree will prepare students to transfer to a university for future employment in actuarial sciences, statistics, education, cryptology, cartography, topology, and research. Students should work closely with their academic advisor in their choice of courses as they consider which mathematics specialty best fits their career goals.
Graduates of these programs will successfully complete the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate the ability to present mathematical ideas to others in both oral and written form
- Show proficiency with a broad range of mathematical concepts from arithmetic and algebra through calculus and differential equations
- Use mathematical methods to analyze real-world problems and then use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on the interpretations of the results
- Effectively apply appropriate technology to help solve mathematical problems
- Work as individuals and as members of collaborative teams to apply analytical and quantitative tools to a variety of applications
- Demonstrate an ability to investigate a mathematical problem through numerical, graphical, analytical, and contextual approaches
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Schedule NowDegree(s) / Certificates(s)
| Title | Local Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Mathematics - A.A. Transfer Degree | - |
Career Outlook
Successful completion of this program may lead to a variety of employment opportunities, most of which require continued higher education at the university level. Below are examples of related occupations and annual mean wages in Arizona according to a May 2019 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Survey Researchers Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. |
$54,070 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. |
$66,310 |
| Postsecondary Mathematical Science Teachers Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. |
$79,090 |
| Operations Research Analysts Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision-making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation. |
$87,610 |
| Statisticians Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians. |
$88,820 |
| Actuaries Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits. |
$105,220 |
| Data Scientists Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. |
$108,800 |
Contact Information
Department Contact(s)
Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sotero Alvarado | Math Center Coordinator/Professor of Mathematics | (928) 344-7715 | Sotero.Alvarado@azwestern.edu |
| Nicole Bethurum | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 344-7544 | nicole.bethurum@azwestern.edu |
| Miguel Sanchez | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 344-7765 | miguel.sanchez@azwestern.edu |
| Lauryn Geritz | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 317-6062 | lauryn.geritz@azwestern.edu |
| Renee Macaluso | Associate Dean of Mathematics, Science & Engineering | (928) 344-7640 | Renee.Macaluso@azwestern.edu |
| Greg McGuire | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 344-7732 | Greg.McGuire@azwestern.edu |
| Peggy Locklear | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 314-9570 | peggy.locklear@azwestern.edu |
| Brett Peterson | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 314-9456 | brett.peterson@azwestern.edu |
| Whitney Peterson | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 344-7587 | ila.peterson@azwestern.edu |
| Elena Zieba | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 317-6283 | Elena.Zieba@azwestern.edu |
| Kweiman Yang | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 314-7792 | kweiman.yang@azwestern.edu |
| Rebecca Kessler | Professor of Mathematics - South Yuma County | (928) 314-9453 | Rebecca.Kessler@azwestern.edu |
| Liang Zhao | Professor of Mathematics | (928) 314-9449 | Liang.Zhao@azwestern.edu |