Liberal Arts & Sciences - Mathematics & Science A.S.

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The Program (HEGIS Code 5649)

This degree program is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a four year institution and provide the student with the basic sciences, mathematics, and liberal arts courses necessary for transfer. The Liberal Arts Mathematics and Science A.S. degree is appropriate for students who wish to pursue a variety of careers in mathematics, the sciences, medical and health professions, architecture, and education. The student, assisted by his/her advisor, must choose a concentration (Mathematics, Science, or Allied Health) that best fits his/her career interest.

A Math/Science student is expected to have completed three or four years of high school mathematics, two or three years of traditional sciences and four years of English. Lack of this preparation may lengthen the time necessary to complete the degree requirements.

Mathematics and science students are expected to understand arithmetic, algebraic, geometric and statistical methods and to learn the general nature of scientific investigation, including the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena. Graduates of this program should be able to combine scientific data and concepts with quantitative reasoning in problem solving and to interpret formulas and graphs, as well as evaluate alternatives, so as to select optimal results.

Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Liberal Arts and Science:  Mathematics and Science program with an A.S. degree will meet the following learning outcomes:

Allied Health:

• A student will be able to recognize the components of the scientific method.
• A student will be able to conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and evaluate experimental hypotheses.
• A student will be able to demonstrate application of scientific information to understanding of natural science concepts.
• A student will successfully meet 7 of the 10 SUNY General Education categories.

 Mathematics:

• A student will be able to demonstrate the fundamental techniques and methods utilized in the Calculus sequence.
• A student will demonstrate the depth of knowledge in mathematical topics outside of the Calculus sequence.
• A student will be able to demonstrate methods used in the sciences to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
• A student will successfully meet 7 of the 10 SUNY General Education categories.

 Science:

• A student will be able to recognize the components of the scientific method.
• A student will be able to conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and evaluate experimental hypotheses.
• A student will be able to demonstrate application of scientific information to understanding of natural science concepts.
• A student will successfully meet 7 of the 10 SUNY General Education categories.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Mathematics & Science degree program are prepared to continue their education at a transfer institution in a variety of mathematics, science, and allied health majors. This degree program is the pathway for students who wish to pursue careers in the following vocations:

Allied Health

• Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• Cytotechnologist
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Medical Technologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Paramedic
• Radiation Therapist
• Radiographer
• Respiratory Therapist

Mathematics

• Actuary
• Architect
• Auditor
• Bio-mathematician
• Computer Scientist
• Cost Estimator
• Cryptologist
• Financial Analyst
• Interplanetary Analyst
• Mathematician
• Mathematics Educator
• Operations Research Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Statistician

Science

• Agriculture Biotechnologist
• Biologist
• Biostatistician
• Chemist
• Chiropractor
• Environmental Scientist
• Forensic Science Technologist
• Forester
• Geologist
• Lab Technician
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Physician Assistant
• Physician
• Physicist
• Secondary Science Educator
• Veterinarian

Transfer Opportunities

As a graduate of Jefferson you will have many transfer opportunities to consider and will be able to choose from a wide variety of colleges and universities to pursue your baccalaureate degree. Additionally, Jefferson has partnered with some selected academic institutions to develop agreements that help students transfer smoothly.   These agreements assist students with selecting courses in their academic program that will transfer effectively to specific baccalaureate programs.

Currently, formal agreements exist with the following institutions: 

Clarkson University (Environmental & Occupational Health, B.S.)
Clarkson University (Environmental Science & Policy, B.S.)
Cornell University - NYS College of Agriculture and Life Science
New York’s Chiropractic College
Paul Smith’s College
SUNY Alfred State College (Forensic Science Technology, B.S.)
SUNY Cobleskill (Agricultural Biotechnology, B.S.)
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY Empire State College
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Upstate Medical University

For More Information

John Penrose, Professor of Chemistry
jpenrose@sunyjefferson.edu
315-786-2231

Tim Grosse, Associate Professor of Mathematics
tgrosse@sunyjefferson.edu
315-786-2451

Linda Dittrich, Dean for Mathematics and Science
ldittrich@sunyjefferson.edu
315-786-2323

Application and Admissions Information
Office of Admissions
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
315-786-2277 or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522