Program: Mathematics, B.A., Mathematics Major In preparation for the Single Subject Teaching Credential With the B.A. Degree (2025-2026) - Roadmap - San Diego State University

Jun 21, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog

The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

English Composition [1A] Units: 3
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
º Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] / Major Prep
Arts [3A] Units: 3
Ethnic Studies [6] / American Institutions / Ethnic Studies [Graduation Requirement] Units: 3
STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3
º Major Prep

Spring Semester (17 units)

Critical Thinking [1B] Units: 3
Oral Communication [1C] Units: 3
Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3
Humanities [3B] / Language 1st Semester Units: 4
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
º Major Prep

Refer to the SDSU University Catalog regarding lower division foreign language credit limitations for native speakers in the language.

Year 2

Fall Semester (17 units)

Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
Language 2nd Semester Units: 4
MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
º Major Prep

Spring Semester (14 units)

Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3

º Select the area of Science not completed in Fall.

Laboratory [5C] Units: 1

º Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.

Language 3rd Semester Units: 4
MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics Units: 3
º Major Prep
MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Units: 3
º Major Prep

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 units)

GE Explorations / Cultural Diversity Units: 3
TE 405W - Writing in Educational Settings Units: 3
º GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course
American Institutions Units: 3
MATH 302 - Transition to Higher Mathematics Units: 3
º Major
MATH 341 - Mathematics Software Workshop Units: 1
º Major
ED 451 - Introduction to Multicultural Education Units: 3
º Credential / Elective

Spring Semester (16 units)

MATH 303 - History of Mathematics Units: 3
º GE Explorations Phys, Bio, Math/Quant Reasoning [UD 2/5] / Major
STAT 550 - Applied Probability Units: 3
º Major
MATH 508 - Dynamical Systems and Modeling Units: 3
º Major
or
MATH 510 - Introduction to the Foundations of Geometry Units: 3
º Major
Elective Units: 1

º TE 280 can be taken to fulfill an elective or credential

SPED 450 - Classroom Adaptations for Special Populations Units: 3
º Credential / Elective
Elective Units: 3

Year 4

Fall Semester (12 units)

GE Explorations Units: 3
MATH 320 - Abstract Algebra Units: 3
º Major
Major Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Spring Semester (12 units)

MATH 330 - Advanced Calculus I Units: 3
º Major
MATH 414 - Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Units: 3
º Major
TE 362 - Fieldwork in Community Settings Units: 1-4 (1 unit)
º Major
Elective Units: 5

See Department adviser to choose an acceptable elective.

Degree Total (120 units)

Mathematics course numbers that contain an “A” suffix are generally only offered in Fall semesters and “B” suffix are generally only offered in Spring semesters. Please see the Mathematics-Single Subject undergraduate adviser for a list of other courses that are required for admission to SDSU’s credential program.