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Department of Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Mathematics Major
The requirement for entrance to the major and minor programs is completion
of two years of algebra and courses in geometry and trigonometry, or a sequence
of courses containing their equivalents, such as MATH 4R and 5.
It is strongly recommended that such study be completed before entrance
to the university.
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units. See
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for complete
details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units must be upper
division, including those required for the major, General Education, and
upper-division writing skills.
Major requirements (42-48 units)
Core curriculum (30-31 units)
MATH 75 (or 75A and B), 76, 77 (12 units)
MATH 111 (3 units)
MATH 151, 152 (8 units)
MATH 171 (4 units)
MATH 128 or 165 or 172 (3-4 units)
Elective curriculum (12-16 units)
Four mathematics courses, upper-division or MATH 81, excluding MATH 100,
133, 134, 137, 138
Additional requirements (7 units)
CSCI 40 (4 units)
PHYS 4A (see note 1) (3 units)
General Education requirements (51 units) (see note 2)
Electives and remaining degree requirements (14-20 units)
Total (120 units)
Major Advising Notes
- PHYS 4AL is not required for the math major. If students wish to include PHYS 4A as a General Education Breadth course, they must also take PHYS 4AL.
- Three units of MATH 75 (or 75A) also will satisfy the G.E. Foundation B4 requirement.
- See Mathematics Road Map at http://www.csufresno.edu/degreeroadmap/.
Mathematics Minor
The minor requires 20 units in mathematics, MATH 75 or above, excluding
MATH 100, 133, 134, 137, and 138.
Minor Advising Note
- Courses in the minor may be taken CR/NC, subject to university regulations.
- The Mathematics Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.
Advising Requirements
Mandatory advising at least once a semester is required of all majors
in the degree programs. See the department chair for assignment to an adviser.
Grade Requirements
All courses required as prerequisites for a mathematics course must be
completed with a grade of C or better before registration will be permitted.
All courses taken to fulfill major or minor requirements must be completed
with a grade of C or better.
Duplication of Courses
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 5
If taken after the completion of: MATH 75 (or 75A and B)
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 6
If taken after the completion of: MATH 75 (or 75A and B)
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 70
If taken after the completion of: MATH 75 (or 75A and B)
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 75 (or 75A and B)
If taken after the completion of: MATH 76
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 76
If taken after the completion of: MATH 77
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 77
If taken after the completion of: MATH 81
No credit will be allowed for: MATH 101
If taken after the completion of: MATH 108
Single Subject Credential Program
Subject Matter Competency in Mathematics*
MATH 75 (or 75A and B), 76, 77
MATH 151, 152
MATH 171
MATH 128 or 165 or 172
MATH 101, 111, 116, 143, 145, 161
PHYS 4A
CSCI 40
Total (55-56 units)
See the description of the Single
Subject Credential Program under Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational
Technology on this Web site. Completion of this program also fulfills the
mathematics major requirement.
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*Approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, State of California.
Graduate Program
The requirement for entrance to the graduate program is completion of
undergraduate preparation equivalent to a California State University, Fresno
major in mathematics.
(See also Admission to Graduate Standing,
Advancement to Candidacy, Program Requirements, and Criteria
for Thesis and Project.)
Master of Arts Degree Program
The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics.Within this degree program, students may choose to complete the traditional track or the teaching option. The admission requirement of all prospective students for this degree program is the completion of undergraduate preparation equivalent to all California State University, Fresno major in mathematics. Candidates are also required to submit current GRE scores. (See Division of Graduate Studies admission requirements.)
The M.A. in mathematics is designed for students who wish to study mathematics at an advanced level. The traditional track best satisfies the needs of students who wish to work in industry, teach at community college, or go on to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics. The teaching option is designed especially for students who wish to enhance their high school mathematics teaching and/or assume a leadership role in high school mathematics education and beyond.
Course Requirements:
--- Master's Degree in Mathematics (M.A.) Traditional Track ---
Core curriculum (MATH 251, 271) (6 units)
Elective curriculum (A combination of approved courses - see Advising Note
1) (21 units)
Project (MATH 298) (3 units)
Total (30 units)
--- Master's Degree in Mathematics (M.A.) with a Teaching Option ---
Core curriculum (CI 250 [see Advising Note 3], MATH 250, 260, 270 [see Advising
Note 2]) (12 units)
Mathematics elective curriculum (A combination of approved courses- see
Advising Note 1) (12 units)
Education elective curriculum (CI 275 or an approved CI 280T course) (3
units)
Project (MATH 298) (3 units)
Total (30 units)
Additional Requirements:
- M.A. - Two department qualifying exams: one in analysis and one in algebra. (The exams are offered each semester and may be retaken once. The exams will also be used to satisfy the University Graduate Writing Skills requirement.)
- M.A. with a Teaching Option - Passing score in the three CSET Exams:
110, 111, and 112. (The exams will also be used to satisfy the University
Graduate Writing Skills requirement.)
Graduate Advising Notes
- Under the direction of the department graduate adviser, each candidate should prepare and submit for approval a program of courses as early as possible.
- All graduate students should obtain a copy of the Mathematics Graduate Advising Booklet for more detailed information on the program requirements.
- CI 250 has a prerequisite of CI 159.
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