Foundational-level Mathematics, Single Subject Matter Preparation

Single Subject Matter Preparation Programs

Mathematics Preparation Programs

The Department of Mathematics offers two preparation programs for future mathematics teachers; the Single Subject Matter Program in Mathematics and the Subject Matter Program in Foundational-level Mathematics. Undergraduate students interested in teaching mathematics at the middle or high school level are strongly encouraged to complete the Single Subject Matter Program in Mathematics. Completion of the Single Subject Matter Program in Mathematics establishes subject matter competency in mathematics for future teachers to teach all mathematics at the K-12 level. Completion of the Subject Matter Program in Foundational-level Mathematics establishes subject matter competency in mathematics for future teachers to teach mathematics at the middle school level and for some mathematics courses at the high school level.

Single Subject Matter Preparation Program in Foundational-level Mathematics

Completion of the Subject Matter Preparation Program in Foundational-level Mathematics is certified by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition to the required mathematics courses, a year of education courses and practice teaching is required before the California Secondary Teaching Credential in Foundational-level Mathematics can be granted. Forty-eight quarter units are required in the Subject Matter Preparation Program in Foundational-level Mathematics. Current holders of a California Multiple Subjects Credential or Single Subject Credential in a field other than mathematics will also need to complete additional Teacher Education courses to add an authorization in Foundational-level Mathematics. For additional information, contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science: North Science 337; 510-885-4011; e-mail: mathcs@csueastbay.edu; website: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/csci/departments/math-cs/index.html.

Core Mathematics Courses (32 quarter units)

MATH 1130 - College Algebra Units: 4
MATH 1300 - Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry Units: 4
MATH 1810 - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences Units: 4
MATH 2011 - Number Systems Units: 4
MATH 4012 - Geometry and Measurement Units: 4
MATH 4013 - Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability Units: 4
MATH 4014 - Algebra and Functions Units: 4
MATH 4030 - Advanced Study of School Mathematics Units: 4

Extended Study of Mathematics-based or Affiliated Courses (16 quarter units)

Additional courses not used above chosen from the following list or from other related courses approved by the Mathematics Subject Matter Preparation Program Adviser.

CHEM 1100 - Introduction to College Chemistry Units: 5
CS 1080 - Introduction to Media Computation Units: 4
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Science I Units: 4
ENGR 1011 - Engineering: An Introduction Units: 3
MATH 1304 - Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 1305 - Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 2150 - Discrete Structures Units: 4
MATH 3000 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics and Proofs Units: 4
MATH 4040 - History of Mathematics Units: 4
MGMT 3100 - Decision Science Units: 4
PHIL 1001 - Introduction to Logic Units: 4
PHIL 3002 - Modern Logic Units: 4
PHYS 1700 - Elementary Physics Units: 4
PHYS 1800 - Astronomy Units: 4
STAT 1000 - Elements of Probability and Statistics Units: 5

Course Descriptions

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Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described throughout this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002 ) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.