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OTHER ROUTES TO MATHEMATICS TEACHING CREDENTIALS Besides the BA degree in mathematics for teaching, there are other ways to have one's mathematics background endorsed for entry into a single-subject credential program in mathematics: 1. Single-subject certificate program. This route amounts to taking the same coursework as in the BA in mathematics for the single-subject credential, but it might fit prospective teachers who already have a degree in some other field. 2. Three tests. Passing three tests in the CSET series also allows entry into SDSU's single-subject credential program in mathematics. Information on the tests, with some sample items, is at www.cset.nesinc.com. California issues "supplementary authorizations" in teaching areas. Supplementary authorizations are not stand-alone credentials; they must be accompanied by either a single-subject or a multiple-subject credential. Although other collections of coursework may meet the state requirements (check www.ctc.ca.gov), SDSU is authorized to endorse (to the state) applicants for a supplementary authorization in mathematics who have completed either Option 1 or Option 2 below. Option 1 is designed with Liberal Studies majors in mind. Option 2 may fit better the background of those interested in this program who come from other technical fields (e.g. a physics major planning to teach). Option 1 (Each course is 3 semester units unless otherwise stated. Total units: 21-23) MATH 12 Calculus for the Life Sciences I MATH 210 Number Systems in Elementary Mathematics MATH 211 Geometry in Elementary Mathematics MTHED 212 Childrenís Mathematical (1 or 2 units) MATH 313 Topics from Elementary Mathematics II MATH 413 Mathematics for the Middle Grades One of the following: MATH 311 Topics in Elementary Mathematics for the Blended Program (2-unit version of MATH 312) MATH 312 Topics from Elementary Mathematics I (Statistics and Probability} STAT 357 Probability and Statistics One of the following, subject to approval of advisor: MATH 141 Precalculus (Obligatory unless the applicant can establish previous satisfactory coverage of the contents of this course) MATH 302 Transition to Higher Mathematics MATH 303 History of Mathematics
Option 2 (Each course is 3 semester units unless otherwise stated. Total units: 22-23) MATH 150 Calculus I (5 units) MATH 151 Calculus II (4 units) MATH 211 Geometry in Elementary Mathematics MTHED 212 Childrenís Mathematical Thinking (1 or 2 units) MATH 313 Topics from Elementary Mathematics II MATH 413 Mathematics for the Middle Grades STAT 357 Probability and Statistics
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