Location: Level II, Blue Area
Telephone: (973) 877-3584


The Division offers an A.S. degree program in mathematics, designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue advanced degrees in math or physics, general education courses in math required for all degree programs, and also developmental math courses which, upon completion, enable students to perform successfully in math and science courses required in their major area of study. Faculty of the Division are experienced educators with extensive scientific and mathematical backgrounds, who are well qualified to impart the knowledge necessary to prepare students for a wide variety of careers. Most mathematics and physics courses are sequential in nature and so care should be taken to register for courses in their proper order and without long time delay between courses. The College offers tutoring in mathematics and physics at each of its campuses.

This program offers the following degree program:

Mathematics (A.S.)

How Do I Get In?

Essex County College admits individuals who are at least 18 years of age or have earned a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.

To apply to the College, submit the ECC application and supporting documents (official high school and/or prior college transcripts, or official GED documentation) with the non-refundable $25 fee. You can secure the form on-line at: webservices.essex.edu.

For more information please call 973-877-3100.

Honors Program

A new Honors Program is available for academically talented and highly motivated students entering college for the first time or who are just completing their first semester of study at ECC. The program includes linked courses with an emphasis on research, an internship experience, and a capstone research project. Students must apply directly to the program. Eligibility criteria include an expected GPA of 3.5 or higher for students already enrolled. For further details, call 973-877-3204.