This is an archive of the 2016-2017 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2016-2017 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2016-2017

Programs

B.A., Mathematics

General

Mathematicians today are engaged in a wide variety of activities. Research mathematicians create new theories and techniques. Applied mathematicians use that theory and mathematical modeling to solve problems in economics, science, medicine, engineering and management. Teachers of mathematics develop new ways to teach mathematical concepts to children and adults. University-level mathematics involves more than algorithms …

B.A., Mathematics

Secondary Teaching

The Secondary Teaching Option provides preparation for the student planning to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Students in this option may enroll in a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program to earn a Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. Alternatively, students who meet the eligibility requirements can enter either the Four-Year Integrated Mathematics (FYI-Math) Teacher Credential …

B.A., Mathematics

Four-Year Integrated Mathematics

The Four-Year Integrated Mathematics (FYI-Math) teacher credential program is designed for students who are certain about their career choice. For admission, students must be eligible for a course in Basic Skills Analytical Reading and Expository Writing and for MATH 150A, and they should see a teacher preparation or credential advisor in the Mathematics department. Upon …

B.A., Mathematics

Junior-Year Integrated Mathematics

The Junior-Year Integrated Mathematics (JYI-Math) teacher credential program begins in the junior year for students who apply and have been accepted to the program. JYI-Math integrates undergraduate subject matter knowledge with teacher education content and leads to both a B.A. degree in Mathematics and a Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. For admission, students must …

B.S., Mathematics

Mathematics

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who wish to pursue occupational careers involving applied mathematics or wish to prepare for graduate work in applied mathematics. Double Major A student pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, …

B.S., Mathematics

Statistics

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who wish to pursue occupational careers involving applied mathematics or wish to prepare for graduate work in applied mathematics. Double Major A student pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, …

B.S., Mathematics

Applied Mathematical Sciences

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who wish to pursue occupational careers involving applied mathematics or wish to prepare for graduate work in applied mathematics. Double Major A student pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, …

Minor in Mathematics

The minor in Mathematics is designed to provide students with mathematical preparation useful for future employment opportunities.

M.S., Mathematics

Switching Between Specialization I and II Students may request in writing to switch between Specialization I and II. Such requests will be considered by the graduate committee.

Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential

The Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential consists of 58-59 units.