Mathematics and Science

Division of STEAM
Associate Dean: Bradley Cole

This program is recommended for students interested in any area related to mathematics and science. Students who choose this program are typically interested in transferring to major in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Evolution, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics, to name a few. It involves a more rigorous and concentrated level of mathematics and science, but still allows approximately 13 hours of electives. In all cases, students should look closely at the mathematics and science course descriptions to ensure that this program matches their abilities and career choice. Depending upon their long-term plans, they might also take a foreign language as an elective.

This is also the appropriate program for students interested in pursuing careers in Medicine, Ecology, Genetics, Dentistry, Veterinary, Meteorology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Actuary Science, Statistics, Scientific Research, Mathematics Education, Science Education or Forensic Science.

Students in this program must meet 7 of the 10 SUNY Knowledge and Skills areas, 2 core competencies (Critical Thinking and Information Literacy), and have 30 SUNY General Education credits. Please note that of the 7 Knowledge and Skills areas, the following 4 are required: Communication-Written and Oral; Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning; Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice. For more information on the SUNY General Education requirements please see General Education Requirements.

Graduates will demonstrate:

• Self-Direction (To Work on One’s Own) – The ability to independently define, plan, and complete a project in conformance with assigned criteria, locating, evaluating, integrating, and correctly documenting any necessary primary or secondary source material;
• Analytical skills (To Think) – The ability to evaluate the quality of a claim, concept or process by careful consideration of the appropriateness, relevance, and/or truth of the supporting evidence;
• Understanding of the World (To Know) – The ability to demonstrate a foundation knowledge of the Natural World, The Physical World, The Social/Cultural World, The Historical World and The Contemporary World;
• Problem Solving (To Discover) – The ability to determine the best of many possible solutions to problems, whether numerical, symbolic, ethical, linguistic, or social
• Expressivity (To Communicate) – The ability to clearly present information through writing, speech, visual presentation, or performance;
• Understanding of Human Condition and Human Behavior (To Understand) – The ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of motive and resultant human behaviors and activities;
• Creativity (To Innovate) – The ability to devise and express original insights and/or distinctive relationships among concepts;
• World Citizenship (To Appreciate) – The ability to demonstrate fundamental appreciation of cultures other than one’s own.

High school or equivalent preparation required: Two years of science and three years of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra, and trigonometry. Students who don’t have this preparation will be able to get it here, but it may take longer to complete the program.