Dec 06, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Mathematics, Subject Matter Preparation



This roadmap is a recommended sequence of courses. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course                                     
Units
Notes
Major Prerequisite 
GE 2 
MATH 1410   
4  
Required for enrollment: a passing score on the AP Calculus exam or the AP Precalculus exam, or a 76 or better on the ALEKS  
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 1412   
1  
 
Major Prerequisite 
CS 1500   
3  
Can be taken in Spring Year 1 or in Year 2 if preferred. 
GE 1A 
English Composition  
3
Students who take ENGL 1006 will complete GE 1A with ENGL 1007 
GE 1C 
Oral Communication  
3
GE courses may be taken in any order. Complete 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2 in the first two years 
Student Success Skills 
Student Success Skills Course 
1
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
15
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 1420   
4  
 
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 1422   
1  
 
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 1620   
4  
 
GE 4B 
Social & Behavioral Sciences 
3
 
Units to 120 
General Elective 
3
Students who took ENGL 1006 must take ENGL 1007  
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
30
 

Second Year

Fall Semester 
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 2410   
4  
 
Major Prerequisite 
MATH 2530   
3  
Can take in Spring Year 2 if preferred. 
GE 1B 
Critical Thinking  
3
 
GE 5B 
Biological Sciences  
3
 
GE 5C 
Science Lab 
1
May be a science lab corresponding to either 5A or 5B 
Life-Long Learning Skills 
Life-Long Learning Skills Course 
1
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
45
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Prerequisite  
MATH 2460   
2  
 
Major Requirement
MATH 3400   
3  
Can take in Fall Year 2 if preferred. 
GE 4A 
HIST 2600   
3  
 
GE 3A
Arts
3
 
GE 5A 
Physical Science 
3
 
GE 6 
Ethnic Studies  
3
 
 
Semester Units
17
 
 
Cumulative Total 
62
 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
MATH 3110   
3  
 
Major Requirement
MATH 4022   
1  
 
Major Requirement
Choose one: 
3
Only one course needed from this list, may take in any semester in third or fourth year instead, depending on course availability and/or scheduling needs 
GE 3B 
Humanities 
3
 
US/CA/Local Gov
PSCI 1201   
3  
 
Units to 120 
Upper-division General Elective  
3
Students must complete a minimum of 40 upper-division units overall
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
78
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
MATH 3060   
3  
 
Major Requirement
MATH 3600   
3  
 
Major Requirement
MATH 4630   
3  
 
GE UD 3 
Upper-Division Arts & Humanities  
3
 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisors to select electives based on their interests. If entering Stan State credential program, EDSS 3900  is required for entry and we recommend taking it here
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
93
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
MATH 4130   
3  
 
Major Requirement
Writing Proficiency
MATH 4960   
3  
 
GE UD 2 or 5 
Choose one: 
  • Upper-division Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 
  • Upper-division Physical & Biological Sciences
3
 
GE UD 4 
Upper-division Social & Behavioral Sciences 
3
 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
108
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement  
MATH 4020   
3  
 
Major Requirement 
MATH 4530   
3  
 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
Select a course that meets the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
 
 
Semester Units
12
 
 
Cumulative Total
120
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.