Mathematics Secondary Teaching Programs
Interested in becoming a high school mathematics teacher? Saint Mary's offers the following two tracks.
4-year Degree and Math Teaching Credential Program
The integrated Single Subject Teacher Education (SSTE) pathway enables students to graduate with a Math BA and a California Teaching Credential in 4 years. See the Single Subject Integrated Credential page to learn more.
Mathematics 4+1 Secondary Teaching Program
Students completing the Mathematics 4+1 Secondary Teacher’s Program earn a Math BA and California Teaching Credential, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching degree through the Kalmanovitz School of Education. In the first four years, the student completes a specific set of courses to satisfy the mathematics BA major, the JCL Single Subject 4+1 minor, and additional teaching experiences. The student completes the remaining requirements for the teaching credential and Master’s Degree in the fifth year at SMC.
Learn more about the program
Get to know our well-respected faculty and their academic specialties. Or explore scholarship opportunities and an array of research possibilities.
Learn more about earning your Math BA and a teaching credential in four years. See the Single Subject Integrated Credential page for details.
Saint Mary's Testimonials
“One of the things I enjoy about being a pure mathematics major on the secondary teaching track is the sense of community that my peers and I form in our classes. In addition, this program has helped me develop into the kind of educator I aspire to be in the future.”
Daniel Kao, Mathematics (Pure Track), Class of 2022
