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Department of

Mathematics and Computer Science

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics

If you are interested in the challenging and rewarding career of teaching mathematics in secondary school, you can obtain a preliminary single-subject credential from the University of San Diego at the same time that you get your B.A. by completing a mathematics major with the secondary teaching emphasis and completing the professional preparation coursework and requirements of USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences.

Please get in touch with the Mathematics Single-Subject Coordinator in order to discuss your interest and plan your long-term schedule.  The Math Single-Subject Coordinator is Dr. Jane Friedman, Serra 159A, x 4015, janef@sandiego.edu.

You need to take the usual General Education/Core Curriculum courses and satisfy the standard USD graduation requirements.   In addition, the mathematics major with the secondary teaching emphasis requires the following courses:

Preparation for the major

Math 115 (College Algebra) or Level 2 math placement exam          0-3 units

Math 120 (Introduction to Probability and Statistics)                                 3 units

Math 150 (Calculus I)                                                                               4 units

Math 151 (Calculus II)                                                                             4 units

Math 160 (Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science)               3 units

Math 250 (Calculus III)                                                                          4 units

CS 150 (Computer Programming I)                                                 4 units

Physics 270 (Introduction to Mechanics and Wave Motion)             4 units                                                                                                                                    Total   26 - 29 units

Upper-division courses for the mathematics major

Math 320 (Linear Algebra)                                                                       3 units

Math 325W (History of Mathematics)                                                       3 units

Math 350 (Probability)                                                                             3 units

Math 360 (Advanced Calculus I)                                                              3 units

Math 375 (Algebraic Systems)                                                                  3 units

Math 380 (Geometry)                                                                               3 units

Two upper-division Math electives                                                            6 units

                                                                                                   Total   24 units

Special requirements for the single-subject emphasis

Math 305 (Seminar in Teaching Mathematics)                                       2 units

Math 405 (Advanced Perspective on Secondary School Mathematics)  3 units

                                                                                                     Total    5 units

For detailed information on the professional preparation program at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, contact Kathy Estey at kestey@sandiego.edu.  A summary is on the next page.

                                                                                                                                          4/10/06

SOLES Single Subject Coursework* and Field Experience Requirements

 EDUC 381C

Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3)

Field requirement: 5 hours service learning, 5 hours of classroom observation

EDUC 382

Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3)

Field requirement: 8 hours of classroom observation

EDUC 384C

Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development (3)

Field requirement: 20 hours of service learning

EDUC 332P

Curriculum and Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools (3)

Field requirement: 50-hour practicum

EDUC 334P

Methods of Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools (3)

Field requirement: 50-hour practicum

EDSP 389

Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education (3)

Field requirement: 10 hours of observation

EDUC 491P,491S

Single Subject Student Teaching (12)

Field requirement: 20 weeks, full-time

*A four-hour technology workshop (offered every semester) is also required.

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State Requirements for Preliminary California Teaching Credentials

(1) Fingerprint clearance

(2) Bachelor's Degree

(3) CBEST

(4) Professional education program to include Teaching of Reading course and

          Student Teaching

(5) CSET Exams and/or approved subject matter program depending on program

         (satisfied by the mathematics major with the secondary education emphasis)

(6) U.S. Constitution college course or exam  (History 117 or Political Science 125)

(7) Current infant, child and adult CPR certification