Mathematics, Mathematics Education Option, B.S.

This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

Option in Mathematics Education (120 units)

This option is for students preparing to teach mathematics at the secondary school level. Completion of this option meets subject matter competence requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential Mathematics. Consult the department’s Mathematics Education Advisor early to plan the program.

Requirements

Lower Division:

Take all the following courses:

CECS 174 - Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (3 units)
MATH 122 - Calculus I (4 units)
For MATH 122, a “C” or better is required; see MSDR listing for details.
MATH 123 - Calculus II (4 units)
For MATH 123, a “C” or better is required; see MSDR listing for details.
MATH 224 - Calculus III (4 units)
MATH 233 - Fundamental Concepts for Advanced Mathematics (3 units)
MATH 247 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3 units)
PHYS 151 - Mechanics and Heat (4 units)

Upper Division:

Take all the following courses:

MATH 310 - History of Early Mathematics (3 units)
MATH 341 - Number Theory (3 units)
For MATH 341, a “C” or better is required.
MATH 355 - College Geometry (3 units)
MATH 361A - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I (3 units)
MATH 364A - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3 units)
MATH 380 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
For MATH 380, a “C” or better is required.
STAT 381 - Mathematical Statistics (3 units)
MTED 301 - Computer Applications in Mathematics for Teachers (3 units)
MTED 371 - Mathematical Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Teachers (3 units)
MTED 411 - Topics and Issues in Secondary School Mathematics (3 units)
EDSS 300A-T - Introduction to Teaching (3 units)
EDSS 300A-M
ENGL 317 - Professional and Technical Writing (3 units)

Take one of the following courses:

MATH 444 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra (3 units)
MATH 445 - Abstract Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers (3 units)

Honors in Mathematics

Students majoring in the B.S. in Mathematics (all options) who would like an enriched academic program that includes a thesis may complete the Honors in the Major program described here.

May also complete General Honors through the University Honors Program, in which case the thesis requirement may be met through the Honors in the Major.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Honors in the Major program will be determined by the Honors in the Major Advisor.

Junior or senior standing with at least one year remaining before graduation.
Declared major of B.S. in Mathematics or any of its options
GPA’s of at least 3.500 in all courses in the major and in all upper-division courses in the major at the time of application.
Submission of an application describing the student’s academic background, reasons for applying, and willingness to commit to completion of the requirements, including a thesis.
Letter of recommendation from a CSULB faculty member familiar with the student’s work and abilities.
Completion of the following:

Graduation Requirements

GPA of at least 3.500 in all upper division courses in the major and in all courses in Items 3, 4, and 5, below.
Completion of all requirements for the chosen option of the B.S. in Mathematics.
It is a requirement for this Honors in the Major program that the 6 units of MATH 491 , MATH 496 , and MATH 498H be in addition to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics course requirements for the B.S.
Presentation of thesis results in a public forum. This forum could be at a meeting of a scientific or professional organization or a campus or departmental forum, subject to the approval of the Honors in the Major Advisor. Substitutions to this program must be approved by the Honors in the Major Advisor.

Completion of at least one of the following courses:

These courses may be included among the upper-division units for the major, in item 2 (above), if allowed in the student’s major.

MATH 347 - Linear Algebra (3 units)
MATH 423 - Intermediate Numerical Analysis (3 units)
MATH 451 - Differential Geometry (3 units)
MATH 461 - Introduction to Complex Analysis (3 units)
MATH 463 - Multivariable Calculus (3 units)
MATH 472 - Fourier Analysis (3 units)
MATH 479 - Mathematical Modeling (3 units)

Completion of at least three units of any combination of:

MATH 491 - Honors Seminar in Problem Solving (1 unit)
and/or
MATH 496 - Special Problems (1-3 units)

Completion of 3 units of:

MATH 498H - Senior Thesis - Honors (3 units)