Foundational Mathematics, BS

The Foundational Mathematics major is designed for students who plan to teach mathematics in a single subject classroom, up through but not including calculus or Advanced Placement mathematics courses at the secondary level.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (58-59 units)

Lower Division Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Elective Requirements

Complete a set of courses from the following:

MAT 343 - Multivariable Calculus AND
MAT 443 - Introduction to Real Analysis
OR
PHY 214 - Physics I AND
PHY 214L - Physics I Lab AND
PHY 224 - Physics II AND
PHY 224L - Physics II Lab

Recommended Courses

Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics

The Single Subject Matter Preparation (SSMP) Program in Mathematics consists of approved mathematics courses selected to provide undergraduate students the academic background necessary to qualify them to teach mathematics in grades seven through twelve. To obtain a Single Subject Credential in Mathematics the student must:

Obtain an undergraduate degree.
Demonstrate subject competence in mathematics in one of two ways: Earn a passing score on a mathematics examination that has been adopted by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) or complete a commission approved SSMP program. The SSMP Program from CBU is an approved CTC program.
Complete a teaching credential program.

Students interested in the Subject Matter Preparation Program should contact their Faculty Advisor in the Mathematics Department. Students seeking a teaching credential should contact the Teacher Education Credential Program within the School of Education. (Also see the Single Subject Credential section for the Professional Methods Program for Single Subject Credential Students.)