Mathematics Education (BS): Computer Specialization
The Mathematics Education: Computer Specialization (BS) degree is one of four undergraduate degree options in the Mathematics Education program in the Department of STEM Education.听
This degree program prepares teacher-leaders to have a deep understanding of the mathematics and computer science they will teach and knowledge about different pedagogical strategies they can apply in the classroom. Students take five courses focused on mathematics education, beginning in their sophomore year and take five computer science courses in lieu of math electives. Our professional courses in the junior and senior year offer relevant pedagogical experiences, emphasize teaching mathematics with technology, and provide rich field experiences in math classrooms. Graduates are recommended for an initial North Carolina teaching license in mathematics grades 9-12 and are also poised to teach computer science courses at the secondary level. They will be able to seek employment opportunities in education and make a positive difference in their communities.听
Students in this program also have the opportunity to participate in:听
- Undergraduate research听
- Kappa student chapter of the NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and other high impact experiences such as Passport to Success, SAY Village, and study abroad听
- Tutoring in local schools
For more information about this program, visit our .听
Program Coordinator:听
Dr. Cyndi Edgington听
502J Poe Hall
919.515.1754
cpedging@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Course | |||
| ED听100 | Intro to Education 2 | 2 | |
| Statistics | |||
| ST听311 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 | |
| ST听312 | Introduction to Statistics II 2 | 3 | |
| ST听307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 2 | 1 | |
| Mathematics | |||
| MA听141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 | |
| MA听241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 | |
| MA听242 | Calculus III 2 | 4 | |
| MA听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| MA听403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 2 | 3 | |
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 | 3 | |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 2 | 3 | |
| Computer Science | |||
| E听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | 1 | |
| CSC听110 | Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing 2 | 3 | |
| CSC听116 | Introduction to Computing - Java 2 | 3 | |
| CSC听216 | Software Development Fundamentals 2 | 4 | |
| CSC听226 | Discrete Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| Sciences | |||
| Lab-Based Course 1 | 8 | ||
| GEP Natural Sciences 1 | 3 | ||
| Communication | |||
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Professional Education | |||
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 | |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 2 | 2 | |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 2 | 3 | |
| ELP听344 | School and Society 2 | 3 | |
| ECI听305 | Equity and Education | 3 | |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 2 | 3 | |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2 | 2 | |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 2 | 1 | |
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 2 | 3 | |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| EMS听471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 2 | 10 | |
| EMS听495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 2 | 2 | |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 2 | 3 | |
| GEP Courses | |||
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives 4 | 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
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A grade of C or higher is required.
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A grade of B- or better is required.
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Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
Lab-Based Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Sequence | |||
| CH听101 &听CH听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| CH听201 &听CH听202 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| Biology Sequence | |||
| BIO听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 | |
| BIO听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 | |
| Physics Sequence A | |||
| PY听205 &听PY听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 4 | |
| PY听208 &听PY听209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 4 | |
| Physics Sequence B | |||
| PY听201 | 福利逼站 Physics I | 4 | |
| PY听202 | 福利逼站 Physics II | 4 | |
| Physics Sequence C | |||
| PY听211 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| PY听212 | College Physics II | 4 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MA听141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| CSC听110 | Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing 2 | 3 |
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| E听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments 2 | 1 |
| ED听100 | Intro to Education 3 | 2 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| Science 1 | 4 | |
| CSC听116 | Introduction to Computing - Java 2 | 3 |
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听242 | Calculus III 2 | 4 |
| ST听311 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools | 2 |
| Science 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 18 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSC听216 | Software Development Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| CSC听217 | Software Development Fundamentals Lab 2 | 1 |
| CSC听226 | Discrete Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| MA听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| ST听312 | Introduction to Statistics II 2 | 3 |
| ST听307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 2 | 1 |
| ECI听305 | Equity and Education 3 | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 17 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 | 3 |
| MA听403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 3 | 3 |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices | 2 |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 3 | 1 |
| ELP听344 | School and Society | 3 |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 3 | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 3 | 3 |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 3 | 3 |
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 3 | 3 |
| GEP Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 2 | 3 |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 3 | 3 |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 13 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS听471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 3 | 10 |
| EMS听495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 3 | 2 |
| 听 | Hours | 12 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 120 |
Major/Program Footnotes:
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At most one grade below a C- is permitted in the courses satisfying the science requirement.
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At most one grade below a C is permitted in the mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses.
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A grade below a B- is not permitted in EMS 204. A grade below a C is not permitted in all other EMS, EDP, ECI, ELP, and ED courses.
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