2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 07, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Mathematics (AS.MAT)

Location(s): Castleton: In-Person, Johnson: In-Person, Castleton: Hybrid, Johnson: Hybrid, Lyndon: Hybrid, Randolph: Hybrid, Williston: Hybrid, Online Synchronous


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Program Description

Vermont State University’s Associate of Science in Mathematics program provides students with an opportunity to study one of western civilization’s oldest and richest disciplines. In addition to the intrinsic value of the study of mathematics as a liberal art, the mathematics degree provides the foundation for a variety of careers in business, scientific and related fields. Students desiring preparation for a high school teaching career may also earn secondary mathematics teaching licensure.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the core requirements, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze given information and utilize computational skills, algorithms, and theoretical knowledge to solve problems;
  2. Communicate mathematics clearly and effectively: read with understanding and interpret, express ideas orally and in writing;
  3. Choose and employ current technologies to explore a phenomenon, model a problem, analyze data, and draw conclusions;
  4. Develop and test conjectures, and read, construct, critique, and present rigorous mathematical proofs.

Program Core (14 credits)


Credits Required for Major: 36-38


Graduation Requirements


To obtain a degree, students must fulfill the major-specific requirements as well as satisfy all other degree requirements  including the Connections General Education Program Requirements .

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