Single-Subject Matter Preparation Program in Mathematics

Program of Study

Students interested in teaching mathematics at the secondary level may wish to complete the Single-Subject Matter Preparation Program (SSMP) in Mathematics. To be admitted to a Single Subject Teaching Credentialing program, a prospective teacher must earn a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate subject matter competence. Satisfying the requirements of the SSMP demonstrates the subject matter competence required for a credential in mathematics.

Students interested in the SSMP should consult the mathematics SSMP Coordinator as soon as possible to obtain detailed information on GPA requirements and the portfolio of work which must be compiled, as well as advice on how to best coordinate completion of the SSMP and the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

Note: The SSMP is not a major. Students must also satisfy the requirements of a major to receive a bachelor’s degree. For more information on the single subject matter preparation, see the link on the department web site: http://www.csusm.edu/math.

Coursework Requirements:

• CS 111 - Computer Science I Units: 4 or equivalent
• EDUC 350 - Foundations of Teaching as a Profession Units: 3
• PHYS 201 - Physics of Mechanics and Sound Units: 4
• MATH 160 - Calculus with Applications, I Units: 5
• MATH 162 - Calculus with Applications,II Units: 4
• MATH 260 - Calculus with Applications, III Units: 4
• MATH 314 - Workshop for Future Mathematics Educators Units: 2
• MATH 330 - Introduction to the History of Mathematics Units: 3

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• MATH 350 - Foundations for Theoretical Mathematics Units: 3

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• MATH 370 Units: 3

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• MATH 374 - Linear Algebra Units: 3
• MATH 378 - Number Systems Units: 3
• MATH 410 - Modern Geometry Units: 3
• MATH 441 - Introduction to Probability Units: 3
• MATH 470 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Units: 3

Total (58-62 Units)