What You Will Learn
Mathematics is a powerful tool with many applications. Those with strong math skills are in demand. Advanced mathematical training can lead to many career opportunities including business, finance, medicine, technology, engineering, and basic sciences.
The Department of Mathematics at CCM is here to help you learn what you need!
- simply brushing up on your math skills to increase your confidence, capabilities and marketability
- a single course to prepare you for your profession
- series of courses leading to a major in mathematics, engineering or science
- earning your Associate of Science degree in Mathematics from CCM
If you want to earn a degree in mathematics, there are two options:
- Successfully complete mathematics courses to be prepared for transfer to baccalaureate or professional programs in mathematics.
- Enroll in the Mathematics Education option which is designed for transfer to a four-year program leading to certification for teaching.
Curriculum
The Mathematics core is a minimum of 15 credits with courses in analytic geometry, calculus, linear algebra. If you choose to pursue the degree program, be prepared for additional problem solving in discrete mathematics or ordinary differential equations plus a computer programming course.
The Teacher Education core entails 12 credits in courses such as Teaching in America, Behavior Observation in Education and Educational Psychology.
A 32-credit CCM general education foundation with a series of English, science, technology, humanities, social sciences and other courses rounds out your CCM academic experience.
Careers in the Field
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Cryptographer
- Data Analyst
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Investment analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Mathematician
- Operations research analyst
- Statistician
- Teacher (K-12, Higher Education)
Where You Can Go!
Transfer opportunities are available for students who wish to complete a more advanced degree in mathematics or other studies. Upon completion of the associate degree, students may elect to transfer to a four-year institution to further their education.
Students in this program have transferred to:
- Harvard University
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Rutgers University
- Stevens Institute of Technology
The CCM program has formal articulation agreements with:
- Centenary University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- William Paterson University
Why Study Mathematics at CCM?
The Department of Mathematics at CCM has 14 full-time and 30+ adjunct faculty members ready to help you succeed. Our teaching staff’s background is in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics with experience in corporate, consulting and public education. Our faculty strive to strengthen the mathematical foundation of all CCM students and take pride in the CCM program.
The quality of our instructional programs is a top priority. Small class sizes and individual attention help you develop confidence in your mathematical abilities, become an effective critical thinker, grow academically and become a productive member of society. CCM offers day/evening and Saturday mathematics classes, in hybrid format and online.
Paying for Your Mathematics Education
Earning an associate degree in musical theater is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Analytic geometry in the plane, differentiation and applications, and integration, along with the calculus of inverse trigonometric functions, polar coordinates and conic sections, hyperbolic functions, sequences and series, and parametric equations. One of a three-semester sequence.
Calculus III
A continuation of Analytic Geometry and Calculus II which includes analytic geometry in three dimensions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vectors and an introduction to vector analysis.
Teaching in America
Learn the historical and philosophical foundations of American education and how they relate to contemporary issues facing teachers in America today. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the development of the teaching profession including both its roots and modern-day direction. The course offers theoretical and practical learning experiences including 20 hours of field experiences in public schools.
Resources
Your Mathematics Faculty Advisor
Thurman, Alexis
Chair, Professor
Associate Professor, Assistant Chair
Stigliano, Deanne
Associate Professor, Assistant Chair
Cecala, Anna
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Frye, Joshua
Assistant Professor
Professor
Professor
Associate Professor
Associate Professor