Mathematics, BS

The Mathematics major is designed for students who wish to become competitive mathematicians that seek to discover uncharted mathematical territory through research, find a fulfilling career in a job-market in need of mathematical and analytical skills, teach mathematics and impact the lives of students at the secondary level, and solve real-world problems.

Traditional Major Program Requirements (54-58 units)

Lower Division Requirements

Upper Division Requirements

Concentration Courses (12-16 units)

Students must complete all requirements in one of the following concentrations: Advanced Studies in Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; General Studies in Mathematics; Secondary Mathematics Education

Advanced Studies in Mathematics (12 units)

Applied Mathematics (12-14 units)

Applied Mathematics Elective Requirements

Complete at least six (6) additional units from the following:

MAT 333 - Complex Variables
MAT 400 - Special Topics in Mathematics
MAT 425 - Applications of Topology
MAT 490 - Research in Mathematics (3 units)*
PHY 310 - Waves and Optics with Lab
PHY 320 - Modern Physics
STA 310 - Mathematical Statistics I
STA 311 - Mathematical Statistics II
STA 320 - Financial Mathematics I
STA 321 - Financial Mathematics II
* If MAT 490 is selected, it must be taken for three (3) units, and may only be counted toward the concentration one time.

General Studies in Mathematics (12 units)

Complete twelve (12) additional upper division units in Mathematics (excluding MAT 303 and 342 ).

NOTE: A maximum of six (6) units may be completed through enrollment in MAT 400 .

Secondary Mathematics Education (16 units) **

** See Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics (below) for more information.

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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 Education section for the Professional Methods Program for Single Subject Education students.)