BA in Mathematics with Integrated Single Subject (Math) Teaching Credential
90 units
This degree program is offered collaboratively by the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics in the School of Humanities and Sciences and the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education. Students earn a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and a single-subject teaching credential in a total of four years. Full program details and requirements are available on the Integrated Bachelor’s/Credential Program page of this catalog.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Data Science F | 3 |
| MATH 260 | Introduction to Number Theory and Proofs | 3 |
| MATH 268 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 290 | Linear Algebra S | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations S | 4 |
| MATH 340 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 342 | STEM Writing and Communication | 3 |
| MATH 396 | Topics in Mathematics and Christian Thought | 2 |
| MATH 450 | Real Analysis EF | 3 |
| CS 120 | Introduction to Computer Science I 1 | 4 |
| CS 160 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| PHYC 165 & PHYC 145 | Physics for Science and Engineering: Mechanics and Physics Laboratory I 2, F | 5 |
| Select one of the tracks below | 9 | |
| Total Units | 57 | |
- 1
Meets the APU Core: Oral Communication general education requirement (taking CS 120, CS 290, and CS 480—or CS 120, ENGR 240, and ENGR 480—satisfies the Oral Communication requirement).
- 2
Completion of PHYC 145 and PHYC 155 or PHYC 165 meets the APU Core: Natural Science general education requirement.
Standard Track
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 361 | Introduction to Modeling with Probability | 3 |
| MATH 400 | Abstract Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 470 | Complex Analysis ES | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
Secondary Math Education Track
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 130 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MATH 301 | Mathematics for Secondary Teachers OF | 3 |
| EDLS 210 | Learning from A to Z: Launching Your Journey in Education | 3 |
| Total Units | 9 | |
- 1
Meets the APU Core: Quantitative Reasoning general education requirement.
| F | Offered in Fall only |
| S | Offered in Spring only |
| F/S | Offered in both Fall and Spring terms |
| EF | Offered in Fall in even years |
| ES | Offered in Spring in even years |
| OF | Offered in Fall in odd years |
| OS | Offered in Spring in odd years |
Single Subject (Math) Teaching Credential Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| TESP 501 | Art of Teaching I: Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| TESP 502 | Science of Teaching I: How Students Learn | 3 |
| TESP 507 | Multilingual Learners and Literacy Development | 3 |
| TEP 511 | Art of Teaching II: Pedagogy and Instructional Design | 3 |
| TEP 512 | Science of Teaching II: Effective Assessment Strategies for All Learners | 3 |
| TEP 537 | Teaching for Equity: Differentiation and Literacy in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| TEP 538 | Pedagogy and Practice in the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| TESP 553 | Schools and Educational Systems | 2 |
| TEP 563 | Clinical Practice: Single Subject 1 | 8 |
| TEP 577 | CalTPA Support Course: Single Subject | 2 |
| Total Units | 33 | |
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Refer to the Clinical Practice Clearance requirements.
The following course meets the undergraduate APU Core general education requirements within the Integrated Bachelor’s/Credential Program:
- TESP 502 meets the APU Core: Social Science general education requirement.