Program Highlights

Associate of Science
60 total credits
Program Contacts

David Bishop - Program manager - (505)287-6649

Janet Prewett - Assistant Professor - (505)287-6652

Mathematics Program

No matter your future plans, you will likely need to understand core math concepts to get there. At NMSU Grants we provide an encouraging, supportive environment to help you be successful. Our dedicated instructors make it their goal to make math less scary, by placing you in the right math class and by providing support services like free tutoring.



About the Program

At NMSU Grants, the Mathematics Program encompasses courses in Developmental Mathematics, Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and Precalculus, Applications of Calculus, and Mathematics for Elementary Education. These courses are a part of the curriculum for many Certificates, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor Degrees in the NMSU System. No matter what your future plans are, you will need to understand core mathematical concepts to get there. At NMSU Grants we provide an encouraging and supportive environment to help you successfully understand and apply these concepts. We offer sequences of courses that match your career goals whether they be in the fields of Career Technical, STEM, Business, Humanities, or Social Services. We even provide the following recommended electives for Elementary Education majors interested in obtaining the mathematics concentration:



Course Title Credits
MATH 1134 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3
MATH 1214 Intermediate Algebra 3
MATH 1220G College Algebra 3
MATH 1250G Trigonometry & Precalculus 4
MATH 1350G Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1430G Application of Calculus I 3
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytical Geometry 4
MATH 2134 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3



Program Highlights

Develops students’ communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Provides students with necessary mathematical tool for solving problems

Students learn to apply the mathematical tools they are studying



Faculty

David Bishop (Program Manager), Associate Professor, dabishop@nmsu.edu, (505) 287 – 6649

Janet Prewett, Assistant Professor, jprewett@nmsu.edu, (505) 287 – 6652