Stark State’s pre‑actuarial mathematics associate degree prepares you with the mathematical and analytical foundation needed for careers or further education in actuarial science and related fields.
You’ll develop the skills to analyze data, solve complex problems, and understand financial risk. The program combines mathematics, statistics, business, and economics to prepare you for entry‑level roles or transfer to a bachelor’s program in actuarial science, mathematics, or quantitative finance.
Major code: 7501 Arts and Sciences Division Mathematics Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Experience | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| English Composition and Oral Communication | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| College Composition (required) | ||
| Technical Report Writing | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Introduction to Communication Theory | ||
| Effective Speaking | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| SOC225 | Diversity in American Society | 3 |
| or SOC121 | Sociology | |
| BUS221 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BUS222 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | ||
| British Literature: 1785 to Present | ||
| American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | ||
| American Literature: 1865 to Present | ||
| United States History I to 1877 | ||
| United States History II from 1877 | ||
| World Civilization to 17th Century | ||
| World Civilization from 17th Century | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Select a minimum of 7 credit hours (1 lab course required) from the following: | 7 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Diseases | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| General Organic and Biological Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I 1 | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Principles of Physics | ||
| College Physics I with Algebra | ||
| College Physics II with Algebra | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| General Physics I with Calculus | ||
| General Physics II with Calculus | ||
| Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic Core | ||
| 32 credit hours required | 32 | |
| Business Analysis | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | ||
| Statistics (Required) | ||
| Precalculus 2 | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Total Hours | 61 | |
- 1
Because of the strong emphasis on science in this major, applicants must have successfully completed chemistry and biology in high school. Students who did not complete the courses in high school, and those who prefer to refresh their knowledge of the material, should complete the listed pre-requisites.
- 2
A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.
Full-Time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| MTH135 | Precalculus 2 | 5 |
| ENG124 | College Composition (Required) | 3 |
| BUS124 | Business Analysis | 3 |
| BUS221 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTH214 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MTH223 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| ACC132 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS222 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MTH224 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| English Composition and Oral Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Elective | 3-5 | |
| Arts Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MTH124 | Statistics (Required) | 3 |
| MTH226 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| SOC225 or SOC121 |
Diversity in American Society or Sociology |
3 |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Elective | 3-4 | |
| Natural Sciences Elective | 3-5 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 60-65 | |
Natural Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO121 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO122 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO124 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| BIO126 | Environmental Science | 4 |
| BIO127 | Human Biology | 4 |
| BIO129 | Meteorology | 3 |
| BIO141 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO142 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO221 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| CHM101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM123 | General Organic and Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM141 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM142 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PHY101 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| PHY105 | Astronomy | 4 |
| PHY121 | College Physics I with Algebra | 4 |
| PHY122 | College Physics II with Algebra | 4 |
| PHY221 | General Physics I with Calculus | 5 |
| PHY222 | General Physics II with Calculus | 5 |
English Composition and Oral Communication Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| COM122 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM123 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COM125 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3 |
| ENG221 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| ENG230 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENG231 | College Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Core Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| MTH225 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH227 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
Arts and Humanities Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG233 | British Literature: Medieval to 1785 | 3 |
| ENG234 | British Literature: 1785 to Present | 3 |
| ENG236 | American Literature: Colonial to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG237 | American Literature: 1865 to Present | 3 |
| HIS121 | United States History I to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | 3 |
| HIS221 | World Civilization to 17th Century | 3 |
| HIS222 | World Civilization from 17th Century | 3 |
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Continue studies at the Bachelor’s level in either mathematics or a related field or by pursuing a career in a mathematics related field.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solving problems which represent the essence of the mathematical sciences.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using technology to solve problems, promote understanding, and investigate mathematical topics.
- Make progress towards achieving professional status as an actuary.