Mathematics, Associate of Science | San Jacinto College Academic Catalog

Unlock Endless Opportunities with Mathematics

Mathematics is the foundation for innovation, problem-solving, and discovery. From engineering to finance, data science to medicine, a strong math background opens doors to careers across industries and disciplines. At San Jacinto College, our Associate of Science (AS) in Mathematics provides a solid academic foundation through small classes taught by expert faculty committed to your success. This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to pursue degrees in mathematics, the sciences, engineering, computer science, or related fields. With a rigorous curriculum emphasizing higher-level math and science courses, you’ll be prepared to thrive in advanced studies—or launch directly into technical fields where analytical skills are in high demand.

Career Opportunities and Income

Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.

Learning & Career Pathway

The Associate of Science in Mathematics is primarily intended to support student transfer to a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a university.

San Jacinto College works with many Houston-area and other Texas universities that offer bachelor’s degrees that are a great next step after earning the AS in Mathematics. The MAPS tab shows transfer plans for these universities. If you know where you want to transfer and your intended major, use that plan to choose the right courses at San Jac.

Learning Outcomes and Career Skills

A student completing this transfer associate degree will be able to:

Evaluate different mathematical methods and techniques and apply them appropriately to solve complex problems.
Utilize quantitative and empirical skills to analyze, solve, and explain solutions to mathematics problems.
Use correct mathematical terminology and proper mathematical notation to communicate mathematical concepts clearly in a written, visual, and oral format.
Work in collaboration with their peers to complete a given task.
Apply mathematical reasoning and principles to real-world situations to make informed decisions when problem-solving.
Utilize mathematical knowledge to guide decision-making that fosters societal well-being.

Locations

College Admission

San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.

Program Admission

There are no additional admission requirements for the Mathematics program; students only need to complete the application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.

Plan of Study

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Students who know the university to which they want to transfer to pursue a related bachelor’s degree should use the appropriate transfer plan for the university listed on the Transfer Plans (MAPS) page from the tab above.

This plan of study is intended only for students who do not yet know the university to which they want to transfer or for students who do not currently plan to transfer after earning their associate degree.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First Term		Credits
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
American History		3
Mathematics		3
Social and Behavioral Sciences		3
EDUC 1100	Learning Framework	1
	Credits	13
Second Term
ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2311	Composition II or Technical and Business Writing	3
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities)		3
American History		3
Transfer Path Course (see list below)		4
	Credits	13
Second Year
First Term
Life and Physical Science (Natural Science) lecture and lab		4
Creative Arts (Fine Arts)		3
GOVT 2305	Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics)	3
Transfer Path Course (see list below)		3
Transfer Path Course (see list below)		4
	Credits	17
Second Term
Life and Physical Science (Natural Science) lecture and lab		4
GOVT 2306	Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)	3
Component Area Option		3
Transfer Path Course (see list below)		4
Transfer Path Course (see list below)		3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	60

Transfer Path Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Transfer Path
18 total semester credit hours (SCH) with at least 12 SCH selected from the following:		12
MATH 2318	Linear Algebra
MATH 2320	Differential Equations
MATH 2413	Calculus I
MATH 2414	Calculus II
MATH 2415	Calculus III
The remaining 6 SCH will be selected to meet the student's specific transfer institution requirements.		6
Total Credits		18

If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete. For a list of all MAPs, students may go to Transfer Plans A-Z. Students may filter for specific universities, disciplines, or degrees, and print individual MAPs.