Foundational Mathematics, B.S.
Foundational mathematics is CBU’s response to California’s urgent need for math teachers.
Program Intro
With a degree in foundational mathematics from CBU (and a California single-subject teaching credential), students will be qualified to teach all math courses up to, but not including, calculus and AP statistics.
Why Study Foundational Mathematics at CBU?
Foundational mathematics combines the classical study of mathematics with courses in education theory and methods. Those who enjoy logic puzzles, studying shapes, solving problems and learning how to be a caring and intuitive math teacher will find a perfect fit in CBU’s foundational mathematics program. Graduates will be exempt from the first two parts of the CSET in mathematics and will have completed the prerequisites for a teaching credential.
What You'll Learn
- Students will have a solid foundation of mathematical processes at a level comparable
to that of students graduating with a B.S. in Mathematics at other universities. Processes
should include (but are not limited to) a proficiency in logic, problem solving, and
methods of proof.
- Students will demonstrate their ability to apply mathematics in other fields at an
appropriate level and demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge acquired from their
major to real world models
- Students will demonstrate mastery of abstract mathematical concepts and critical reasoning.
- Students will acquire up-to-date skills and/or applications of computer and statistical
programming related to future career choices.
- Students will apply their knowledge of mathematics through an in-depth senior project/research
experience. Results will be presented in both written (paper, publication, portfolio,
etc.) and visual (PowerPoint, poster, portfolio, etc..) formats.
- Students will be able to read, interpret and critically analyze journal articles directed at undergraduate students.
Program Details
MAT 125: Math Concepts and Applications I
This course will include instruction in the following areas: critical thinking, sets, systems of numeration, number theory, the real number system, algebra, graphs, and functions.
EDU 409: Educational Psychology
This course will equip candidates to appraise the relationship between the theories and practices of human development and teaching/learning methods.
MAT 363: History of Math and Theory of Numbers
A study of the history of mathematics from ancient to modern times.
Linn Carothers, Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: 951-343-4961
E-mail: lcarothers@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building, 472
Robert Willett, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Department Chair, Mathematical Sciences
E-mail: rwillett@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James 475
Career Possibilities
Foundational mathematics majors can apply their field of study to a variety of careers. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Middle school teacher
- High school teacher
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