Math Degree

The math degree program at Fresno City College is a general degree program that prepares students for instruction on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships using symbolic logic and language. Students who graduate from the math degree program may pursue careers as budget analysts, mathematicians, market researchers, accounting, investment securities, and more. Courses include algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer math degrees.

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Fresno City College

831 F St, Eureka, CA

Fresno City College (FCC) is a two-year community college in the San Joaquin Valley area of California. FCC offers associate's degrees, certificates, college transfer programs, vocational and workforce training programs, distance learning through online courses, continuing education and lifelong development programs.

Topics for academic study range from architecture to business, and culinary arts to communication, marketing to mathematics, or political science to women's studies. Some special programs of interest at FCC include courses in the Health Sciences Division, which offers training in occupations such as dental hygiene, medical assistant-clinician, radiologic technology, and nursing and respiratory care. The political science has a Model United Nations program that trains students in real-world diplomacy, competing in conferences with other colleges where Delegates act as diplomats from UN member states.

The FCC Museum of Anthropology presents exhibits on human culture. Anthropology students at FCC may learn collections management, helping to develop new exhibits at the museum.  The Theatre Arts and Dance students of FCC have the opportunity to participate in several productions in the FCC Theatre each year, in addition to their coursework.

FCC's mission is to promote student success, participation, diversity, collegiality, innovation and stewardship.

History

Fresno City College (FCC) was founded in 1910, as Fresno Junior College, California's first community college.  The first class had 20 students. Originally, FCC shared a campus with what is now known as "California State University, Fresno." FCC moved to its own campus on University Avenue in Fresno in 1956.

Academic

The academic calendar for FCC follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

FCC Divides its academic areas into divisions, institutes and programs, as follows:

• Applied Technology Division
• Business Division
• Career and Technical Education
• Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Division
• Health Sciences Division
• Humanities Division
• Library and Student Learning Support Services
• Math, Science and Engineering Division
• Social Sciences Division
• Special Programs
• Student Services Division
• Training Institute
• Workforce Development

Student Life

There are many student clubs, services, and organizations to get involved in at FCC, through its College Activities Office. The College Activities Calendar of Events highlights college cultural and community events such as films, panel discussions, and interactive activities. There is a Student Lounge for students to rest or study in a quiet environment, as well as a Game Room, which offers a game arcade, ping-pong table, and more.

Students have the opportunity to volunteer their services through charitable organizations such as the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society, among others.

The FCC provides many student support services including a business office, career center, counseling, psychological services, disabled students program, health services, a veterans office, and a tutorial center, among others.

The student-run newspaper at FCC is "The Rampage," an award-winning publication that is written and edited by FCC journalism students. The newspaper has won awards for its excellence, and many of its contributors have gone on to successful careers in journalism.

Traditions

The school colors for FCC are red and white.

Athletics

The FCC "Rams" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports at the junior college level, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Wrestling 

Women's Sports:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus on University Avenue, FCC has a Career and Technology Center, which is a vocational education school for competency based career education. It also has satellite learning centers at Oakhurst and Willow International, which are among the "North Centers" that are part of the State Center Community College District. It is possible to take classes at Fresno City College concurrently with classes at any of these satellite centers.

Community Life

The FCC has many programs and activities that contribute to the enrichment, health and economy of the communities of the San Joaquin Valley area of Fresno, including its broad range of workforce training programs.

Students Enrolled in the Math Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fresno City College offers an associate's degree program in math.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Mathematicians

Description

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mathematicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.4% from 2014 to 2024

Statisticians

Description

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as bio-statistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, statisticians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 33.8% from 2014 to 2024

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

Description

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).