Foundational Mathematics Teaching Certificate

The Foundational Mathematics certificate program is designed for students who would like to teach middle school math or would like to become K-8 math specialists. Credentialed teachers who complete this program and pass the Math CSET I and II exams qualify for the Foundationallevel Added Authorization in Mathematics.

Candidate for this program should have or plan to obtain their Multiple Subjects teaching credential or a Single Subject teaching credential in a subject other than mathematics. Students who complete this program will be well prepared to teach mathematics at the K-8 level, will have completed the State required Methods Courses in Single Subject Mathematics and will have the content knowledge required to pass the Math CSET I and II exams.

The certificate consists of 21 units.

Prerequisite:

MATH 2011 - Number Systems Units: 4

Required Courses (21 units):

MATH 1130 - College Algebra Units: 4
MATH 4012 - Geometry and Measurement Units: 4
MATH 4013 - Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability Units: 4
MATH 4030 - Advanced Study of School Mathematics Units: 4

Note:

Students who complete the Foundational Mathematics Teaching Certificate program will still need to pass the first two math CSET exams to establish subject matter competency for the credential.

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