Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education
Publisher
Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
5-29-2019
First Page
1
Last Page
29
Abstract
This study examined the influence of mathematics course-taking on Latina/o science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) major persistence utilizing data from first-year STEM majors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Findings indicated that students who passed a first-term college-level mathematics course had significantly greater odds of persisting in STEM majors than those who did not, demonstrating the importance of early mathematics support to increased STEM major persistence.
Recommended Citation
Paschal, J., & Taggart, A. (2019). An examination of the role of first-year college-level mathematics in STEM field major persistence at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. Advance online publication. doi:10.1177/1538192719853464
