SDSU Graduation

Mathematics Single Subject Certificate

The purpose of the Single Subject Mathematics Certificate program is to provide individuals appropriate mathematics coursework to establish their subject matter competency in accordance with California State requirements for high school mathematics teachers. Admission is open to individuals who are majoring or have majored in an area other than mathematics and who have the equivalent of two years of high school mathematics and satisfy the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement. In order to enroll in the program, individuals should contact the single subject mathematics credential adviser in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Program (46 units)

The cumulative GPA in the required courses must be 2.5 or better.

All of the following
  • Math 150 - Calculus I (4 units)
  • Math 151 - Calculus II (4 units)
  • Math 245 - Discrete Mathematics (3 units)
  • Math 252 - Calculus III (4 units)
  • Math 254 - Intro to Linear Algebra (3 units)
  • Math 302 -  Transition to Higher Mathematics (3 units)
  • Math 303 - History of Mathematics (3 units)
  • Math 320 - Abstract Algebra (3 units)
  • Math 330 - Advanced Calculus (3 units)
  • Math 341 - Mathematics Software Workshop (1 unit)
  • Math 414 - Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction (3 units)
  • Math 510 - Introduction to the Foundations of Geometry (3 units)
  • Stat 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices (3 units)
  • Stat 550 - Applied Probability (3 units)
  • Upper division electives in mathematical or physical sciences (3 units) 

Other requirements

Location.
Individuals must complete at least nine upper division units at San Diego State University.