Math Pathways at MHCC

MHCC offers different pathways in mathematics depending on a student's educational and career goals. Always check the program page for the major you are interested in to verify the math level(s) required. 

The track a student needs will depend on the student’s placement level, major, and/or transfer plans.

Students should see an adviser to discuss the best math track for their placement level, degree requirements, educational goals, and/or transfer university requirements.

Statistics Track

If the major you're interested in requires statistics, you can reach it in a couple of ways at MHCC. Some health care professions, such as nursing, allow students to follow the Statistics track. Statistics is sometimes required if you plan to:

  • Major in the arts, humanities, or social sciences such as psychology or sociology.
  • Complete a business transfer degree and transfer to PSU, SOU, or EOU.

Students who plan to major in a field that requires STAT243Z Elementary Statistics I (Course offered online) can complete this in one of two ways:

MTH058Quantitative Reasoning I6
MTH098Quantitative Reasoning II4
MTH105ZMath in Society4
STAT243ZElementary Statistics I (Course offered online)4
or
MTH060Beginning Algebra I (Course offered online)4
MTH065Beginning Algebra II (Course offered online)4
MTH095Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry (Course offered online)5
MTH111ZPrecalculus I: Functions (Course offered online)4
or MTH105Z Math in Society
STAT243ZElementary Statistics I (Course offered online)4

Calculus Track

This track is designed to prepare students who plan to major in a field that requires calculus. Please note that some universities require both calculus and statistics for certain majors. Generally speaking, students who need to take the calculus path are planning to: 

  • Major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), computer science,  or pre-professional programs such as medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine. Always check the program page for the major you are interested in to verify the math level(s) required. 
  • Major in a field that requires advanced math,  chemistry, biology, or physics.
  • Complete a business transfer degree and transfer to  OSU, WOU, or UO.
MTH060Beginning Algebra I (Course offered online)4
MTH065Beginning Algebra II (Course offered online)4
MTH095Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry (Course offered online)5
MTH111ZPrecalculus I: Functions (Course offered online)4
MTH112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry4
MTH251Calculus I: Differential Calculus5

Elementary Educator Track

This track is for students who plan to major in Elementary Education and become a teacher in an elementary school (grades K-6.)

MTH060Beginning Algebra I (Course offered online)4
MTH065Beginning Algebra II (Course offered online)4
MTH095Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry (Course offered online)5
MTH211Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I4
MTH212Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II4
MTH213Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics III4

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Fine Arts track

  • If you have no plans to major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math), computer science, or medical fields. 
  • If you plan to transfer to a university and earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree and only need one 100-level math course.
MTH058Quantitative Reasoning I6
MTH098Quantitative Reasoning II4
MTH105ZMath in Society4
or
MTH060Beginning Algebra I (Course offered online)4
MTH065Beginning Algebra II (Course offered online)4
MTH095Intermediate Algebra with Right Triangle Trigonometry (Course offered online)5
MTH111ZPrecalculus I: Functions (Course offered online)4
or MTH105Z Math in Society

Online option regularly offered

Cultural Literacy course