The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Mathematics at SFSU is a liberal arts program that provides a flexible course of study for students with three concentrations designed to meet different career objectives.
- Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts. This 42-unit program is ideal for liberal arts students seeking a solid background in mathematics.
- Concentration in Mathematics for Teaching. This is a 45-unit course of study for students pursuing a single-subject mathematics credential in secondary education. Students in this concentration receive credit for early field experience, as well as a capstone course designed to link contemporary mathematics to the high-school curriculum.
- Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Studies. This is a 48-unit program designed to prepare students for technical careers or graduate studies in mathematics.
These three Concentrations are built around a common 24-unit core of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Exploration & Proof, Modern Algebra, and Real Analysis.
The lists below refers to the Mathematics BA for Bulletin years 2007-2008 and later. For the Mathematics BA for Bulletin years 2006-2007 and earlier click here.
Core Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
| MATH 226 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 227 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 228 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 301 | Exploration and Proof | 3 |
| MATH 325 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 335 | Modern Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 370 | Real Analysis I | 3 |
Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts (42 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
| Core courses | 24 | |
| CSC 210 CSC 309 MATH 309 |
Introduction to Computer Programming or Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or Computation in Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| Four elective courses above 300 except MATH 375 and MATH 475 | 12 | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
Concentration in Mathematics for Teaching (45 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
| Core courses | 24 | |
| MATH 300 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| CSC 210 CSC 309 MATH 309 |
Introduction to Computer Programming or Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or Computation in Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 310 | Elementary Number Theory | 3 |
| MATH 324 | Probability and Statistics with Computing | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Geometry | 3 |
| MATH 375 | Field Study for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| MATH 475 | Capstone Course for Secondary Teachers of Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Units | 45 | |
Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Studies (48 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
| Core courses | 24 | |
| CSC 210 CSC 309 MATH 309 |
Introduction to Computer Programming or Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or Computation in Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 340 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| MATH 310 MATH 376 |
Elementary Number Theory or Ordinary Differential Equations I |
3 |
| MATH 380 | Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable | 3 |
| MATH 435 | Modern Algebra II | 3 |
| MATH 470 MATH 471 |
Real Analysis II - Several Variables or Fourier Analysis and Wavelets |
3 |
| Two elective courses 400 or above except MATH 475 | 6 | |
| Total Units | 48 | |
If you have any questions regarding the Mathematics BA, please contact Dr. David Ellis. For questions regarding the Mathematics BA Concentration for Teaching, please contact Dr. Robert Marcucci.
