Overview
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Mathematics creates a flexible pathway for students to explore mathematical sciences from various start points (e.g., starting at Calculus I or College Algebra & Trigonometry). This research-based curriculum with a focus on scientific inquiry, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical thinking prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities in mathematics. This program has established course equivalences with the University System of New Hampshire.
Analyze, Read, Interpret, Critique
The AA in Liberal Arts Mathematics Concentration provides students with opportunities to analyze contemporary issues in mathematics and science as students learn to read, interpret, critique, and respond to mathematical and scientific literature while exploring projects connected to their passions, talents, and interests. The mathematics concentration is sufficiently flexible to prepare students to transfer into four-year mathematical science majors or to explore a variety of mathematics courses while meeting students at different entry points. Students receive personalized learning experiences with small affordable classes taught by accomplished faculty who utilize technology and active learning strategies.
Why RVCC?
Liberal Arts at River Valley caters to each students’ passions to help them succeed in the job field or in their next academic steps.
Career Options
- Transfer to any four-year institution!
What are you interested in?
We have just expanded our Liberal Arts Associate of Arts degree to include areas of concentration. This flexibility aligns with students exploring various academic pathways in their first two years of college.
The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts aspires to create a community of inspired learners by offering challenging courses designed to cultivate scholarly inquiry, social responsibility and academic integrity. Liberal Arts faculty create a rigorous academic environment, characterized by mutual respect and collegiality, in which students are encouraged to discover their true potential and purpose.
Program Goals
The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to engage students in study across multiple disciplines with the goal of cultivating a broad knowledge base and strong skill set that prepares students for the workforce or continued study towards a bachelor’s degree. Through study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, students learn to think critically, communicate in multiple mediums, conduct research, solve complex problems, demonstrate ethical reasoning and system thinking, and grow as globally responsible citizens.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program, students will be able to:
- Synthesize and apply knowledge from multiple perspectives to evaluate social, ethical, cultural and global issues
- Assimilate a variety of intellectual and practical skills to solve sophisticated problems
- Communicate complex ideas and concepts both orally and in writing across multiple disciplines
- Address real-world problems by exercising mental agility, analytical and creative thinking and interpersonal negotiation
- Develop a foundation sufficient for transfer to a four-year college or university
Mathematics Concentration*
(*Students should consult their content advisors for appropriate major courses which are dependent upon their career and transfer goals and objectives.)Course Sequencing
First Year: Fall Semester
First Year: Spring Semester
Second Year: Fall Semester
Second Year: Spring Semester
Rich Andrusiak (he/him)
Liberal Arts | MathematicsProfessor & Department Chair, Mathematics & Computer Technology
Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design
STEM and Advanced Manufacturing60-62 Credits Required