Program Overview

Major ID: TPMA

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA degree will prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate program of study in a variety of mathematics fields. It lays a solid foundation for programs that include: applied mathematics, actuarial science, biomathematics, computer science, data science, engineering, pure/theoretical mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the Math Transfer Pathway AA degree, students will have developed strong critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, computational, and analytical skills. They will be prepared to major or minor in a variety of fields that include: applied mathematics, actuarial science, biomathematics, computer science, data science, engineering, pure/theoretical mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education. With a degree in any of the areas mentioned above, they will have a variety of employment opportunities in government, private industry, and education.

Program Outcomes

1. Develop and analyze mathematical models.
2. Apply logical reasoning to solve a variety of problems.
3. Construct and verify simple mathematical proofs.
4. Navigate multiple perspectives through an attitude of respectful interest and curiosity by engaging in problem solving and discussion with a diverse group of students in mathematics.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Faculty

Sarah Cooley
sarah.cooley@saintpaul.edu

Sasha Goftarsh
sasha.goftarsh@saintpaul.edu

Francois Nguyen
francois.nguyen@saintpaul.edu

Kristin Pueringer
kristin.pueringer@saintpaul.edu

Avani Shah
avani.shah@saintpaul.edu

Ba Su
ba.su@saintpaul.edu

Natalya Taylor
natalya.taylor@saintpaul.edu

Program Advisors

Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for the Associate of Arts degree and are located in the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For assistance or additional information, please call our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: advising@saintpaul.edu

Additional Requirements

• At least 60 earned college-level credits (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, pre-major or elective credits)
• A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1711 
• Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 20 credits. This requirement may be reduced to 12 credits with transfer of at least 12 college-level credits from another Minnesota State College and University or the University of Minnesota.