Undergraduate Programs

With the completion of a mathematics major, a student, depending upon the choice of upper division courses, either will be prepared to pursue: (1) a career in the mathematical sciences (Applied Track); (2) a career in teaching (Teaching Track); (3) a course of graduate study leading to an advanced degree (Theoretical Track); or (4) a course of graduate study in Statistics or a career as a Statistician (Statistics Track).

The Applied Track includes courses in differential equations, numerical analysis, complex analysis, statistics, and partial differential equations. The Teaching Track includes courses in geometry, algebra, probability and statistics; contacts with the teaching faculty; and experiences gained through student presentations in discussion and laboratory periods. The Theoretical Track for graduate school preparation includes advanced algebra, real analysis, probability, and statistics. The Statistics Track includes courses in nonparametric statistics, regression, analysis of variance, probability theory and mathematical statistics.

Graduate Program

This degree is designed for working mathematics teachers with a Single Subject Credential in Mathematics (from California or other state), or mathematics teachers holding a Supplementary Authorization in Elementary Mathematics to a Single or Multiple Subject Credential.  The purpose of the Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics is to enable secondary and middle school mathematics teachers to deepen their mathematical and pedagogical understanding of the mathematics of secondary school.  The course of study is designed to deepen the participant’s mathematical knowledge and integrate it with his/her prior experiences and training.