Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2019-2020, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on April 1, 2019. Access the catalog of record at http://catalogs.sandiego.edu.

The Mathematics Major

Preparation for the Major

Major Requirements

In order to obtain a major in mathematics, the student must satisfy the core curriculum requirements as set forth in this course catalog and complete the following courses:

At least 15 of the upper-division units in the major must be completed at USD.

Recommended Program of Study: Mathematics

Applied Emphasis

The mathematics department also offers a major in mathematics with an applied emphasis.

Preparation for the Major

Major Requirements

For the mathematics major with applied emphasis, the student must satisfy the core curriculum requirements and complete the following courses:

At least 15 of the upper-division units in the major must be completed at USD.

Recommended Program of Study: Applied Emphasis

Secondary Education Emphasis

Students interested in obtaining the Single Subject Teaching Credential in mathematics are required to major in mathematics with a secondary education emphasis.

Preparation for the Major

Major Requirements

For the mathematics major with secondary education emphasis, the student must satisfy the core curriculum requirements and complete the following courses:

At least 15 of the Upper-Division units in the major must  be completed at USD.

To obtain the professional preliminary teaching credential, consult the School of Leadership and Education Sciences for further requirements.

Recommended Program of Study: Secondary Education Emphasis

Recommended Program of Study: Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP) Pathway

The Integrated Teacher Preparation Program (ITPP) provides paths to 4-year science and math degrees that include a teaching credential and preparation for the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). Students who are interested in middle or secondary education (grades 6-12) in California may earn a degree in mathematics while simultaneously completing requirements for a teaching credential. The degree integrates content knowledge and laboratory practices in the discipline, evidence-based teaching/learning theories, teaching performance expectations, and pre-student teaching clinical practice while satisfying baccalaureate degree requirements and CTC single subject credential program standards. There is some flexibility to meet individual needs. Students are encouraged to consult the ITPP website (http://www.sandiego.edu/itpp) and advisors (itpp@sandiego.edu) to ensure that their needs and interests will be met.

In addition to all courses for the mathematics major with a secondary education emphasis, students completing the ITPP pathway must also take the following teaching credential courses, following the Recommended Program of Study: Secondary Education Emphasis above.