Math is an integral part of education, providing principles that can be applied across many areas of study. Highly-trained mathematics instructors understand not only math, but effective communication; the mathematics major trains students in both of these areas.

Courses for this emphasis teach key principles across several math areas-computer science, calculus, geometry, algebra-and are designed to give students a solid mathematical background, as well as experience in communicating mathematical thought to others.

The bachelor's degree in mathematics with a secondary teaching emphasis prepares students for careers in teaching in secondary grade levels. The program satisfies California state requirements for the single subject teaching credential in mathematics.

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES (4 UNITS)

• MATH-120 Principles of Mathematics (4)

REQUIRED COURSES (16 COURSES, 51 UNITS)

• CS-120 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
• CS-220 Introduction to Computer Science II (3)
• MATH-210 Calculus I (4)
• MATH-220 Calculus II (4)
• MATH-230 Calculus III (4)
• MATH-320 Principles of Geometry (3)
• MATH-330 Abstract Algebra (3)
• MATH-335 Linear Algebra (3)
• MATH-340 Number Theory (3)
• MATH-350 Problem Solving (3)
• MATH-360 Probability and Statistical Methods 1 (3)
• MATH-370 Discrete Mathematics (3)
• MATH-480 History of Mathematics (3)
• MATH-482 Practicum in Mathematics (2)
• PHYS-120L General Physics I (4)

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION CANDIDATES
To Enter a Teacher Education Program (effective July 1, 2005)
Students must meet the following requirements in addition to the specific course requirements outlined above to enter a teacher education program and become credentialed to teach in a California public school:

1. Complete LA-385 Critical Approaches to Teaching with a grade of C or better.
2. Pass the CSET Examination to demonstrate the subject matter competence required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to be a teacher.

To Enter the Fresno Pacific University Teacher Education Program
Students must meet the following requirements to enter the teacher education program at FPU:

1. Earn a 2.75 overall grade-point average in their college coursework.
2. Earn a 3.0 grade-point average in the secondary teaching emphasis of their major.

To Complete the Fresno Pacific University Teacher Education Program
Students must complete the following courses (with a grade of C or better) in order to complete the teacher education program at FPU and receive a teaching credential. Students are advised, but not required, to take these courses as undergraduates.

• PS-120 American Politics and Society (4) (or equivalent)
• or HIST-150 American Civilization (4) (or equivalent)
• PSY-355 Adolescent Development (3) (or equivalent)
• LANG-340 Introduction to Linguistics (3) (or equivalent)

It is recommended that students complete one of the following courses, as well:

• HIST-420 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3) (or equivalent)
• SOC-310 Cultural Communities of California (3) (or equivalent)