Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics SMPP

Bachelor of Arts With Mathematics Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP)

• CS 1500 Computer Programming I (Fall, Spring)
• Math 1410 Calculus I (Fall, Spring)
• Math 1412 Calculus I Lab (Fall, Spring)
• Math 1420 Calculus II (Fall, Spring)
• Math 1422 Calculus II Lab (Fall, Spring)
• Math 1620 Probability and Statistics (Fall)
• Math 2410 Multivariate Calculus (Fall, Spring)
• Math 2460 Intro to Differential Equations (Spring)
• Math 2530 Linear Algebra (Fall, Spring)
• Math 3060 Modern Geometry (Spring)
• Math 3110 History of Mathematics (Fall)
• Math 3400 Set Theory and Logic (Fall, Spring)
• Math 3600 Theory of Numbers (Fall, Spring)
• Math 4020 Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (Spring)
• Math 4022 Mathematics for Secondary Lab (Fall)
• Math 4130 Real Analysis I (Fall)
• Math 4530 Abstract Algebra (Spring)
• Math 4630 Probability Theory (Spring)
• Math 4960 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (WP) (Fall)

Upper Division Elective:

• One of the following:
  • Math 3230 Differential Equations (Fall)
  • Math 4330 Numerical Analysis (Fall)
  • Math 4430 Operations Research (Fall)
  • Math 4600 Complex Variables (Spring)

Other Requirements for Students Who Are Seeking Credential and/or Applying to Credential Program

SMPP Approval (Form V)

• Form V - Subject Matter Preparation Program
• 2022-Present Mathematics Department Advisor for the SMPP Approval:
  Dr. Björg Jóhannsdóttir
  Email: bjohannsdottir@csustan.edu
  Phone: (209) 667-3547
  Office: Science I building Room S111

Prerequisites for the credential program

In addition to regular math classes and SMPP Approval (Form V), students who are seeking credential program are required to take prerequisite and/or co-requisite courses from Stanislaus State prior to the application to the credential program. Please visit the Credential Services website and click on the appropriate Information link for the up-to-date requirements.

Additional Information

• Credential Program

• Visit Credential Services website for additional information 

Fall 2022 Application Information for our Credential Programs

Applications for ALL programs are FULLY ONLINE

Please submit your application through Cal State Apply 

1. Click below for the Cal State Apply Application Guide 
2. Regular Application Period for Elementary and Special Education (Ed Specialist) - January 28 - March 1st, 2022
3. Regular Application Period for Secondary Education - January 28- March 1st, 2022

Cal State Apply Application Workshop

There are two separate applications to enter the Credential Program.

1. Application to the University Graduate School, $70 fee. Apply online.
2. Application to the Credential Program, $30 fee. For application information click on the Credential Services link above.

Preparation for taking credentialing exams, such as the CBEST and the Single Subject Math CSET I & II

All credential candidates must pass the CBEST, both to enter into the credential program and also to obtain a credential. Math teacher candidates who are not on the SMPP tract will also need to take the Math CSET’s I & II. Passage of these two CSET’s will earn a foundational level math credential.

1. Contact Information:
   Mr. Alfredo Jr Vargas
   email: avargas25@csustan.edu
   phone: (209) 667-3589
   DBH 307
2. Stan State offers CBEST Workshops and Single Subject Math CSET I & II Review Sessions. (https://www.csustan.edu/math/ccmp)
3. Teachers Test PREP offers online workshops for CBEST and Math CSET I & II. Students can check out the services offered and view sample videos at http://www.teacherstestprep.com/.
4. Mr. Alfredo Vargas has a CBEST tutor on staff who works one-on-one with students who are struggling to pass the CBEST. Students who have failed any of the three sections at least once, are eligible to receive tutoring services. The service is free. Please contact Alfredo for a referral.
5. Mr. Alfredo Vargas has both CBEST and SSCP Math CSET I & II preparation manuals that he loans to students. Please contact Alfredo if you would like to check one out.
6. If you have questions about the exams, Mr. Alfredo Vargas offers credentialing examination advising.

Other Resources

Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities

• Financial Aid at Stanislaus State: https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarship
• Scholarship Opportunities: https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarship/scholarship-information

Dreamers

• https://www.csustan.edu/dreamers

Career Advice

• Barnes & Noble College NEXT: http://next.bncollege.com/nrf-student-program-prepares-millennials-careers-retail/
• Career Cornerstone Center: http://www.careercornerstone.org/mathematics/mathematics.htm
• Career Now Building Your Brand: http://www.bncollege.com/career-now-092815.pdf
• Career at the College Juice: http://www.thecollegejuice.com/category/career-2/
• Why Millennials Matter: http://whymillennialsmatter.comwp-content/uploads/2014/09/Millennial%20Survey%20Report_FINAL914.pdf)

• Advice on Career Opportunities: https://www.math.umass.edu/undergraduate/career-opportunities
• American Mathematical Society: http://www.ams.org/careers/
• Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics: http://www.siam.org/careers/
• American Statistical Association: http://www.amstat.org/careers/
• Mathematical Association of America: http://www.maa.org/careers/
• Association for Women in Mathematics: http://www.awm-math.org/ctcbrochure/toc.html

Career Training

• Career Workshops: https://www.csustan.edu/cbassc/workshops
• Career Fair: https://www.csustan.edu/career/career-fair
• Leadership Education and Professional Skills (LEaPS) Workshops: https://www.csustan.edu/asi-usu/leadership

Career Opportunities

• Research Experiences for Undergraduates from NSF: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp
• STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program: http://starteacherresearcher.org/about.html
  • https://www.aacu.org/publications-research/periodicals/science-teacher-and-researcher-star-program-strengthening-stem
  • AMTE STaR Program: http://amte.net/star
• Graduate School for Mathematical Education: http://www.gradschools.com/programs/teacher-education/teaching-math

            (For more additional information on the graduate school, please click on the following link to

            Dr. Brian Jue's website: http://archive.csustan.edu/math/jue/gradlinks.htm)

• National Education Job Board: EDJOIN at https://www.edjoin.org/
• California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov/
• Mathematics Teacher Job Opportunities in Central California
  • Calaveras County: http://www.ccoe.k12.ca.us/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 (http://www.ccoe.k12.ca.us/domain/13)
  • Fresno County:  https://www.fcoe.org/ (https://hr.fcoe.org/employment-opportunities)
  • Madera County: http://www.maderacoe.k12.ca.us/Pages/index.aspx (http://www.maderacoe.k12.ca.us/human_resources/employment/Pages/index.aspx)
  • Mariposa County: http://www.mariposa.k12.ca.us/ (http://www.mariposa.k12.ca.us/employment)
  • Merced County: http://www.mcoe.org/Pages/home.aspx (http://www.mcoe.org/Employment/Pages/default.aspx)
  • Stanislaus County: http://www.stancoe.org/ (http://www.stancoe.org/SCOE/hum_fisc/employment/)
  • San Joaquin County: http://www.sjcoe.org/ (http://www.sjcoe.org/jobs.aspx)
  • Tuolumne County: http://www.tcsos.us/ (http://www.tcsos.us/employment-opportunities/#)
• Explore Mathematics Programs: http://www.ams.org/programs/students/students
• Graduate School: http://www.ams.org/programs/students/students
• Employment: http://www.ams.org/programs/students/students

California Energy Commission:  

• http://www.energy.ca.gov/commission/diversity/careerfair.html
• National Security Agency: https://www.nsa.gov/careers/
• Actuary
  • https://www.dwsimpson.com/
  • https://www.soa.org/Education/Exam-Req/edu-asa-req.aspx
  • http://www.casact.org/admissions/syllabus
• Aerospace:  http://www.aerospace.org/
• Apple: http://www.apple.com/jobs/us/students.html
• Boeing: http://www.boeing.com/careers/
• Cisco: https://www.netacad.com/careers/
• Dell: http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/joining-from-college
• EMC: http://www.emc.com/careers/index.ht
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careers/
• IBM: http://www-03.ibm.com/employment/us/un_interns_coops.shtml
• Intel: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/jobs/locations/united-states/students/internships/degree-program-internships.html
• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: http://cs.lbl.gov/careers
• National Institute of Standards and Technology: http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/
• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: http://orise.orau.gov/careers/
• Department of Energy: http://energy.gov/jobs/jobs
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: http://jobs.pnnl.gov/
• Sandia National Laboratory: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/index.html
• Wolfram Research: http://www.wolfram.com/company/careers/?source=footer
• Google: https://www.google.com/about/careers/
• Quant Finance: http://www.quantfinancejobs.com/

Note: For additional information on Job/Internship opportunities, please click on the following link to Dr. Brian Jue's website: http://archive.csustan.edu/math/jue/joblinks.htm

Additional Information on Mathematics:

Please click on the following link to Dr. Brian Jue's website: http://archive.csustan.edu/math/jue/mathlinks.htm