Mathematics (AA-DTA)

Program Overview

The Mathematics (AA-DTA) program at Olympic College prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a major in mathematics. The program provides a strong foundation in calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics, along with coursework in social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. Graduates are prepared for careers in actuarial science, data analysis, financial analysis, operations research, secondary mathematics teaching, and software development.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Mathematics (AA-DTA) program at Olympic College provides a pathway for students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a major in mathematics.
• The program offers a strong foundation in mathematics, including calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics.
• Students will also take courses in social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities to meet the requirements of the Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree.

Careers:

• Mathematics majors at universities have several focus options from which to choose, including Actuarial Sciences, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Modeling/Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Secondary Teaching of Mathematics and Theoretical Mathematics.
• Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Actuarial science
• Data analysis
• Financial analysis
• Operations research
• Secondary mathematics teaching
• Software development