Actuarial Science
Associate of Science Mathematics · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Mathematical Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/mathsciences
The degree provides students with sufficient depth and support transfer plans in actuarial science for the baccalaureate degree. The core of this interdivisional major is a combination of sequences in calculus, accounting, and economics. Student will acquire a conceptual understanding of the principles of differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables, financial and managerial accounting, as well as economics theory. Additionally, student gains skills in the mining, dissemination, and presentation of data through coursework in computer science, communications, and statistics.
Competency will be assessed through projects and examinations that evaluate the student's ability to solve a wide range of problems experienced in the actuarial field.
For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/mathematical-sciences/actuarial-science/.
Required Courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 150 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 151 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| CSCI 1 | Problem Solving and Program Design Using C++ | 4 |
| orCSCI 14 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 4 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| HDEV 107 | Navigating the Transfer Process | 1 |
| MATH 190 | Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 191 | Single Variable Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 220 | Multi-Variable Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 270 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 5 |
| COMS 180 | Data-Driven Persuasion | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
Total Major Units: 43
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units