Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Associate of Science - Transfer (LASDTAS) degree in Math is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mathematics, preparing them for transfer to a four-year college or university. This degree pathway meets the requirements for the Associate in Arts: Science Focus DTA with a concentration in Math.

Program Details

• The program consists of 90 units, which can be completed in six quarters of full-time study.
• The curriculum includes courses in precalculus, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations, as well as general education requirements in English, humanities, and social sciences.
• Students develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and abstract and symbolic reasoning.

Estimated Length of Completion

• Full-time: 6 quarters
• Part-time: variable, depending on the number of units taken per quarter

Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List

The following is a sample schedule and quarterly to-do list for students pursuing the Associate of Science - Transfer (LASDTAS) degree in Math:

Quarter 1

• To-Do List:
  • Schedule an advising appointment with your assigned advisor or retention specialist.
  • Explore careers and majors through workshops, counseling, and career services.
  • Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year.
• Courses:
  • MATH&141: Precalculus I
  • ENGL&101: English Composition I
  • ANTH&206 or ENVS&100 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies: Choose a course

Quarter 2

• To-Do List:
  • Create an education plan with your assigned advisor or retention specialist.
  • Apply for the Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship and other scholarships.
  • Research and develop a list of four-year colleges and universities.
• Courses:
  • MATH&142: Precalculus II
  • ENGL&102: Composition II
  • ECON&202 or Individuals/Cultures/Societies and Global Studies: Choose a course

Quarter 3

• To-Do List:
  • Update your education plan with your assigned advisor or retention specialist.
  • Consider Student Leadership positions and other on-campus jobs.
  • Explore summer course offerings from your second year classes.
• Courses:
  • MATH&151: Calculus I
  • CSC110: Intro to Cmptr Progming
  • Visual, Literary and Perf Arts: Choose a course

Quarter 4

• To-Do List:
  • Update your education plan and confirm your program of study with your assigned advisor or retention specialist.
  • Contact Math departments at potential universities.
  • Write your personal statement for university applications.
• Courses:
  • MATH&152: Calculus II
  • CHEM&110 or BIOL&100 or Natural World Lab Science: Choose a course
  • World Language I or another Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts class: Choose a course

Quarter 5

• To-Do List:
  • Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year.
  • Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
  • Apply to graduate for the Associate of Science - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAS) degree.
• Courses:
  • MATH&163: Calculus 3
  • Visual, Literary and Perf Arts: Choose a course
  • PHYS&114 or Natural World Lab Science: Choose a course

Quarter 6

• To-Do List:
  • Check in with university for transfer plan.
  • Order cap and gown for commencement and join alumni association.
• Courses:
  • MATH220 or MATH224: Choose a course
  • MATH224 or MATH238: Choose a course
  • Individuals/Cultures/Societies: Choose a course

Tuition and Funding

The estimated cost of attendance and general fees to attend college can be found on the North Seattle College website. Students can apply for financial aid, including grants and scholarships, by visiting the Financial Aid Department.

Career Opportunities

A math pathway can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Mathematician
• Financial analyst
• Data analyst
• Actuary
• Statistician
• Data scientist
• Math teacher
• Logistician
• Operations analyst
• Computer or electrical engineer
• Computational scientist

A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.

Future Education Opportunities

Once you complete the AS degree, additional education opportunities include:

• Bachelor’s degree in math, statistics, data science, engineering, physics, economics, finance, or related field.
• Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges.

North Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Math graduates from North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact an advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice.

Additional Information

Learn more about the Transfer process, Transfer agreements, and Bachelor’s degrees, including transferring to top universities around the state and nation, such as Historically Black Universities and Colleges.