Mathematics Education (BS): Mathematics Specialization
The Mathematics Education: Mathematics 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 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 choose from a range of mathematics 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. 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 SAY Village and study abroad听
- Tutoring in local schools
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For more information about this program, visit our .听
Program Coordinator听
Dr. Cyndi Edgington听
Center for Technology Innovation
1010 Main Campus Drive
919.515.1754
cpedging@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation Course | ||
| ED听100 | Intro to Education 1 | 2 |
| Computer Science | ||
| E听115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | 1 |
| or听COS听100 | Science of Change | |
| Introductory Programming (Choose one): 1 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing | ||
| Introduction to Computing: Python | ||
| Introduction to Computing - MATLAB | ||
| Introduction to Computing - Java | ||
| Introduction to Scientific Programming (Math) | ||
| Communication | ||
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences 4 | ||
| 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351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models 1 | 3 |
| or听MA听341 | Applied Differential Equations I | |
| MA听403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 1 | 3 |
| Math Electives | 6 | |
| Statistics 4 | ||
| ST听307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS | 1 |
| ST听311 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ST听312 | Introduction to Statistics II | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Natural Science Lab Course (choose two) 2 | 8 | |
| GEP Natural Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Professional Education | ||
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 1 | 2 |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 1 | 3 |
| ELP听344 | School and Society 1 | 3 |
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 1 | 3 |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 1 | 2 |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 1 | 1 |
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 1 | 3 |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 1 | 3 |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 1 | 3 |
| EMS听471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 1 | 10 |
| EMS听495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 1 | 2 |
| Free Electives | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| GEP Courses | ||
| ENG听101 | Academic Writing and Research 2 | 4 |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 5 | |
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | ||
| GEP Foundations of American Democracy (verify requirement) | ||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | ||
| 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 higher is required.
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At most one grade below a C is permitted in required and elective math, statistics, and computer science courses
Natural Sciences Lab Course Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two of the following, given pre-requisite requirements: | ||
| 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 |
| BIO听181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIO听183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| 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 |
| PY听201 | 福利逼站 Physics I | 4 |
| PY听202 | 福利逼站 Physics II | 4 |
| PY听211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PY听212 | College Physics II | 4 |
听Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MA听105 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 |
| or听MA听114 | Introduction to Finite Mathematics with Applications | |
| MA听325 | Introduction to Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MA听335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| MA听341 | Applied Differential Equations I | 3 |
| MA听402 | Mathematics of Scientific Computing | 3 |
| MA听410 | Theory of Numbers | 3 |
| MA听421 | Introduction to Probability | 3 |
| MA听425 | Mathematical Analysis I | 3 |
| MA听427 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis I | 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 |
| LOG听435 | Advanced Logic & Metamathematics | 3 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MA听141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| Science 1 | 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 3 | 2 |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| Science 1 | 4 | |
| ST听311 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听242 | Calculus III 2 | 4 |
| Intro to Programming 2 | 3 | |
| MA听351 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models 2 | 3 |
| EMS听204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 |
| ED听204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 3 | 2 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 17 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA听225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| ST听312 | Introduction to Statistics II 2 | 3 |
| ST听307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 2 | 1 |
| COM听112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| Science 1 | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA听403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 2 | 3 |
| MA听405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 | 3 |
| ELP听344 | School and Society 3 | 3 |
| EDP听304 | Educational Psychology 3 | 3 |
| ED听311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 3 | 2 |
| ED听312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 3 | 1 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| 听 | Hours | 16 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS听472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 3 | 3 |
| EMS听480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 3 | 3 |
| Math Elective 2 | 3 | |
| ECI听416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 3 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Math Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MA听408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 2 | 3 |
| EMS听470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| EMS听490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 3 | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| 听 | Hours | 15 |
| 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 |
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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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