The department provides a curriculum in mathematics as a cultural study for all liberal arts students, as a basic tool for the scientist, and as a preparation for graduate study and for teaching.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science and in information systems. A minor in mathematics is available.

Preparation for teaching

Students preparing to teach at the secondary level should plan to qualify for state of California teaching credentials by completing the bachelor's degree and passing the PRAXIS (and/or SSAT) subject area assessment. During the freshman year, prospective teachers of both secondary and elementary levels should see the School of Education section of the Bulletin and consult consult the credential analyst and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education for detailed information concerning requirements. A further program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction designed for prospective elementary secondary teachers is described in the Graduate Bulletin.