B.S. in Foundations Mathematics

California Baptist University

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.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.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 modelsStudents 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.

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