Mathematics Education (BS) and Mathematics (BS) (Double Major)
The double degree in Mathematics Education (BS) and Mathematics (BS) is one of two double 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 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. 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. They will be able to seek employment opportunities in education and make a positive difference in their communities.听
In addition, students earn a degree in Mathematics. Upper level mathematics electives help prepare students for a variety of math-related fields in addition to teaching at the secondary level and graduate study in mathematics or related fields.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science 5 | |||
| E听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | 1 | |
| or听COS听100 | Science of Change | ||
| Introduction to Computing (Choose one): 1 | 3 | ||
| Introduction to Computing-FORTRAN | |||
| Introduction to Computing - Java | |||
| Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math) | |||
| Communications | |||
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Sciences 5 | |||
| CH听101 &听CH听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory 2 | 4 | |
| PY听205 &听PY听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 4 | |
| Or | |||
| 福利逼站 Physics I | |||
| Science Elective: (4 credit hours, choose from the list below) | 4 | ||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists II | |||
| Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | |||
| Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | |||
| Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | |||
| Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | |||
| Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | |||
| Mathematics 5 | |||
| MA听141 | Calculus I 1 | 4 | |
| MA听241 | Calculus II 1 | 4 | |
| MA听242 | Calculus III 1 | 4 | |
| MA听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| MA听341 | Applied Differential Equations I 1 | 3 | |
| or听MA听351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | ||
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 1 | 3 | |
| MA听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors 1 | 3 | |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 1 | 3 | |
| MA听421 | Introduction to Probability 1 | 3 | |
| MA听425 | Mathematical Analysis I 1 | 3 | |
| Math Electives 1 | 12 | ||
| Statistics 4,5 | 3 | ||
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers | |||
| Introduction to Statistical Inference and Regression | |||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I | |||
| Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II | |||
| Professional Education | |||
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 1 | 3 | |
| ED听100 | Intro to Education 1 | 2 | |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 1 | 2 | |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 1 | 2 | |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 1 | 1 | |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 1 | 3 | |
| ELP听344 | School and Society 1 | 3 | |
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 | |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 1 | 3 | |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| EMS听471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 1 | 12 | |
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 1 | 3 | |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 1 | 3 | |
| EMS听495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Program (GEP) Courses | |||
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research 2 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| GEP Elective | 3 | ||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Total Hours | 129 | ||
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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 higher is required.
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The preferred statistics sequence is ST 370 with MA 421. Alternatives include ST 371 with ST 372, or ST 421 with ST 422. If ST 370 is taken, MA 421 will be an advanced mathematics elective. If ST 371/372 is taken, ST 371 will be a free elective. If ST 421/422 is taken, ST 421 will be a free elective.
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At most one grade below a C is permitted in required and elective math, statistics, and computer science courses
Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Electives <400 | |||
| MA听325 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 | |
| MA/LOG 335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| MA听341 | Applied Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| MA听351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 | |
| Math Electives >400 | |||
| MA听401 | Applied Differential Equations II | 3 | |
| MA听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 | |
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors | 3 | |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry | 3 | |
| MA听410 | Theory of Numbers | 3 | |
| MA听412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| MA听413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| MA听416 | Introduction to Combinatorics | 3 | |
| MA听421 | Introduction to Probability | 3 | |
| MA听425 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听426 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听428 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听430 | Mathematical Models in the Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| MA听432 | Mathematical Models in Life Sciences | 3 | |
| MA听437 | Applications of Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听440 | 3 | ||
| MA听444 | Problem Solving Strategies for Competitions | 1 | |
| MA听450 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | 3 | |
| MA听451 | Methods of Applied Mathematics II | 3 | |
| MA听491 | Reading in Honors Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| MA听493 | Special Topics in Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| MA听494 | Major Paper in Mathematics | 1 | |
| MA听499 | Independent Research in Mathematics | 1-6 | |
| MA听501 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists I | 3 | |
| MA听502 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists II | 3 | |
| MA听504 | Introduction to Mathematical Programming | 3 | |
| MA听505 | Linear Programming | 3 | |
| MA听512 | 3 | ||
| MA听513 | Introduction To Complex Variables | 3 | |
| MA听515 | Analysis I | 3 | |
| MA听518 | Geometry of Curves and Surfaces | 3 | |
| MA听520 | Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听521 | Abstract Algebra I | 3 | |
| MA听522 | Computer Algebra | 3 | |
| MA听523 | Linear Transformations and Matrix Theory | 3 | |
| MA听524 | Combinatorics I | 3 | |
| MA听526 | Mathematical Analysis II | 3 | |
| MA听531 | Dynamic Systems and Multivariable Control I | 3 | |
| MA听532 | Ordinary Differential Equations I | 3 | |
| MA听534 | Introduction To Partial Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MA听537 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 | |
| MA听540 | Uncertainty Quantification for Physical and Biological Models | 3 | |
| MA听544 | Computer Experiments In Mathematical Probability | 3 | |
| MA听546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 | |
| MA听547 | Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 3 | |
| MA听548 | Monte Carlo Methods for Financial Math | 3 | |
| MA听549 | Financial Risk Analysis | 3 | |
| MA听551 | Introduction to Topology | 3 | |
| MA听555 | Introduction to Manifold Theory | 3 | |
| MA听561 | Set Theory and Foundations Of Mathematics | 3 | |
| MA听565 | Graph Theory | 3 | |
| MA听573 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes I | 3 | |
| MA听574 | Mathematical Modeling of Physical and Biological Processes II | 3 | |
| MA听583 | Introduction to Parallel Computing | 3 | |
| MA听584 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Difference Methods | 3 | |
| MA听587 | Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations--Finite Element Method | 3 | |
| MA听591 | Special Topics | 1-6 | |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MA听141 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| CH听101 &听CH听102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| E听115 or COS听100 | Introduction to Computing Environments or Science of Change | 1 |
| ED听100 | Intro to Education 4 | 2 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听241 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| PY听205 &听PY听206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 2 or 福利逼站 Physics I and 福利逼站 Physics II | 4 |
| Introduction to Programming 3 | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听242 | Calculus III 1 | 4 |
| MA听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| PY听208 &听PY听209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听341 or MA听351 | Applied Differential Equations I 1 or Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models | 3 |
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 4 | 2 |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 4 | 2 |
| GEP Elective | 3 | |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 4 | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 17 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听407 | Introduction to Modern Algebra for Mathematics Majors 3 | 3 |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 3 | 3 |
| ELP听344 | School and Society 4 | 3 |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 4 | 2 |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 4 | 1 |
| ST Elective 8 | 2 | |
| ECI听305 | Equity and Education | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听425 | Mathematical Analysis I 3 | 3 |
| Math Elective 1, 3 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 1, 3 | 3 | |
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 4 | 3 |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 4 | 3 |
| MA听421 | Introduction to Probability 3 | 3 |
| 听 | Hours | 18 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听426 or MA听512 | Mathematical Analysis II (Or other MA elective) 1, 3 or | 3 |
| Math Elective 1, 3 | 3 | |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 4 | 3 |
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 4 | 3 |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 18 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS听471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 4 | 10 |
| EMS听495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 4 | 2 |
| 听 | Hours | 12 |
| 听 | Total Hours | 128 |
Major/Program Footnotes:听
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A grade below C is not permitted in MA 141, 241, 242, 225, 341 or 351.
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At most one grade below a C- is permitted in courses satisfying the science requirement.
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At most one grade below a C is permitted in required mathematics courses >400, elective math courses, statistics, and computer
science courses.- 4
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, ED courses.
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