FYI-Math

FYI-Math
Four-Year Integrated Mathematics Teacher Credential Program
Mathematics BA and Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics

What is the FYI-Math Program?

The FYI-Math Program begins in the freshman year and integrates undergraduate subject matter knowledge with teacher education content. Students earn their Bachelor's degree and a preliminary California teaching credential in mathematics in four years.

Is the FYI-Math Program for you?

The FYI-Math Program is designed for entering freshmen who are able to commit to a full-time program and intend to be mathematics majors. Students must be ready to take Math 150A (first semester calculus) and freshman composition during the fall semester of their freshman year. To determine which math and English courses students are ready for, they must take the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Examination and the English Placement Test (EPT) in the spring before they enter CSUN, unless they are exempt from the tests. They must also take the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT). Information about all tests may be found at the Testing Center Website or by calling 818-677-2369. (Note that students must place into Math 150A and freshman composition in order to participate in the program.)

Note for entering FYI-Math students

Students who will begin the FYI-Math Program in the fall should make an appointment to meet with an advisor in the Science and Math Student Services Center (SMSSC)/EOP to discuss which general education courses they should take.

FYI-Math Sequence of Classes for students who entered:

Fall 2006 or later (coming soon, with updates to general education requirements).

FYI-Math Additional Requirements

Year 2:
Fall semester:
     Attend a Credential Program Single Subject Information Session.
Spring semester:
     Sign up and take the CBEST (information about the CBEST is on their website: http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/).
     Apply to Credential Program (get started early in the semester).

Year 3:
Fall semester:
Take upper division writing exam.

Year 4:
CTC Clearance.
Complete Professional Teaching Portfolio.

Funding Opportunities

CSUN's Robert Noyce Scholarships.

There are many programs, scholarships, and loan programs available to students interested in teaching careers. For example, the Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) provides up to $19,000 in assumption of educational loans for students planning to teach mathematics or science. Juniors, seniors and credential students are eligible. For more information about APLE, visit the website: http://www.csusuccess.org/scholarship. For additional scholarship and loan possibilities, inquire at CSUN's Financial Aid Office.

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