This major is designed for students interested in teaching mathematics in high school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Mathematics. In addition, this program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as subject matter preparation for a single subject credential in mathematics.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) criteria is required for verification of subject matter competency. Completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.
All upper division math courses except MATH 100W, MATH 101, MATH 105, MATH 106, MATH 107A, MATH 107B, and MATH 123 will be included in the major GPA, even if they are not used to satisfy a major requirement. 33 upper division units of mathematics are required for this degree.
| Course Requirements | |||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | ||
| Of the 51 units required by the university, 9 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details. | |||
| American Institutions | (6) | ||
| Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes. | |||
| Physical Education | 2 | ||
| Preparation for the Major and Supporting Courses | 11-15 | ||
| Two semesters of calculus-based physics (or with prior approval, 6 units of upper division mathematics-related courses from other departments may be substituted) (6-8); MATH 050, MATH 109, CS 046A, CS 049C or CS 049J (2-4); MATH 100W (3) | |||
| Requirements in the Major | 46-48 | ||
| Lower Division | 13-15 | ||
| MATH 030 or MATH 030P (3-5); MATH 031 (4); MATH 032 (3); MATH 042 (3) | |||
| Upper Division | 18 | ||
| MATH 104, MATH 108, MATH 115, MATH 128A, MATH 129A and MATH 131A | |||
| Additional Requirements | 15 | ||
| MATH 161A and MATH 161B (6); MATH 126 or MATH 201B (3); MATH 128B, MATH 129B, MATH 131B or MATH 175 (3); MATH 133A, MATH 142, MATH 143C, MATH 143M, MATH 177 or MATH 178 (3) | |||
| Electives | 13-19 | ||
| Total Units: | 120 | ||
Note: MATH 201A is required in order to meet the subject matter requirement for a teaching credential.
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