B.A. in Mathematics - Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for Single Subject Credential

The Four-Year Integrated Mathematics (FYI-Math) teacher credential program is designed for students who are certain about their career choice. For admission, students must be eligible for a course in Basic Skills Analytical Reading and Expository Writing and for MATH 150A, and they should see a teacher preparation or credential advisor in the Department of Mathematics. Upon entering the program in their freshman year, students are assigned to a cohort and for some courses must enroll in a section designated for that cohort. FYI-Math incorporates the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (Secondary Teaching option) with the requirements for General Education, Title 5 and the Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. Students also will be responsible for passing the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE) and California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Students enrolled in FYI-Math follow the schedule and sequence of classes listed below. Completion of the FYI-Math program satisfies all GE requirements. Student Learning Outcomes Single Subject Credential candidates will demonstrate proficiency in Teacher Performance Expectations within the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession: Engaging and supporting all students in learning. Creating and maintaining effective environments for student learning. Understanding and organizing subject matter for student learning. Planning instruction and designing learning experiences for all students. Assessing student learning. Developing as a professional educator.