Curriculum: Mathematics Education /Statistics Specialization

Concentration: Statistics

Degree earned: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education: Statistics Specialization

Effective: 07/2009
Updated:

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit

MA 141, Calculus IA,5
Science2 4,,B
ENG 101, Academic Writing & ResearchH,4
E 115 Introduction to Computing Environments1
EMS 101 Orientation to Math and Science Education
COM 112 Interpersonal CommunicationD

4
4
4
1
0
3

16

 

MA 241, Calculus IIA,5
Science2,4,B
Introduction to Programming3,4
ST 101H: Statistics by Example5
GEP Humanities RequirementG,I,J

4
4
3
3
3

17

 
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit

MA 242, Calculus III5
MA 225, Foundations of Advanced Math5
ST 305: Statistical Methods5
EMS 203 Introduction to Teaching Math and Science
EMS 203L Introduction to Teaching Math and Science Lab
GEP Interdisc. PerspectivesG,I,J

4
3
4
3
0

3

17

 

MA 351: Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Models5
MA 405: Linear Algebra and Matrices5
ECI 305 Principles for Teaching Diverse Populations7
PE 1xx: Physical EducationE
Science2,4,B
GEP Interdisciplinary PerspectivesG,I,J

3

3
3
1
3

2-3

15-16

 
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit

ST 421, Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I5
MA 403, Introduction to Modern Algebra5
ELP 344 School and Society7
EDP 304 Educational PsychologyD,7
ECI 416 Teaching Exceptional Students7
PE xxx, Physical Education Healthy LivingE

3
3
3
3
3
1

16

 

ST 422: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II5
MA 408 Foundations of Euclidean Geometry5
EMS 480 Teaching Mathematics with Technology7
EDP 476 Adolescent Psychology7,8
GEP Additional Breadth Requirement: Humanities/Social Science/Visual Performing ArtsF,I,J

3
3
3
3

3

15
 
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester Credit   Spring Semester Credit

MA 433: History of Mathematics5
Statistics Elective5,6
EMS 472 Teaching Mathematics Topics in High School7
EMS 101: Orientation to Math and Science Education
GEP Humanities RequirementC, I, J
Free Elective

3
3
3

0
3
3

15

 

EMS 470: Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics7
EMS 471: Student Teaching7
EMS 495: Senior Seminar in Math and Science Education7

3

8
3

 

14

 
Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation*K: 125
 
Footnotes:        
 

Major/Program Footnotes:
1. PMS 100 may substitute for E 115
2. To satisfy the science requirement a sequence of two lab-based science courses CH101/CH102 and CH201/CH202, or BIO 181 and BIO 183, or PY 205 and PY 208, or PY 201 and PY 202 or PY 211 and PY 212 must be taken. The third science may be selected from the GEP list of approved science courses.
3. Introduction to programming course must be selected from MA 116, CSC 112, CSC 114, or CSC 116
4. Grade below a C- is not permitted in ENG 101. At most one grade below a C- is permitted in the courses satisfying the science requirement and programming requirement
5. At most one grade below a C- is permitted in required mathematics and statistics courses
6. Statistics elective must be chosen from the following, if appropriate prerequisites have been met: ST 370, ST 371, ST 380, ST 430, ST 431, ST 432, ST 435, ST 445
7. A grade below a B- is not permitted in EMS 203. A grade below a C- is not permitted in all other EMS, EDP, ECI, ELP, PSY courses.
8. PSY 476 may be taken in place of EDP 476.
 

* General Education Program (GEP) requirements and GEP Footnotes:
To complete the requirements for graduation and the General Education Program, the following category credit hours and co-requisites must be satisfied. University approved GEP course lists for each of the following categories can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/gep/courselists/index.html .

A. Mathematical Sciences (6 credit hours – one course with MA or ST prefix)
Choose from the University approved GEP Mathematical Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: MA 141, MA 241
B. Natural Sciences (7 credit hours – include one laboratory course or course with a lab)
Choose from the University approved GEP Natural Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: BIO 181/183, or CH 101/102 and CH 201/202, or PY 201/ PY 202, or PY 205/PY 208 , or PY 211/212
C. Humanities (6 credit hours selected from two different disciplines/course prefixes)
Choose from the University approved GEP Humanities course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: none
D. Social Sciences (6 credit hours selected from two different disciplines/course prefixes)
Choose from the University approved GEP Social Sciences course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: EDP 304, COM 112
E. Physical Education/Healthy Living (2 credit hours – at least one 100-level Fitness and Wellness Course)
Choose from the University approved GEP Physical Education/Healthy Living course list.
F. Additional Breadth - (3 credit hours to be selected from the following checked University approved GEP course lists)
X Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts
G. Interdisciplinary Perspectives (5-6 credit hours)
Choose from the University approved GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives course list or the following course(s) if completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill part or all of this requirement: none
H. Introduction to Writing (4 credit hours satisfied by completing ENG 101 with a C- or better )

The following Co-Requisites must be satisfied to complete the General Education Program requirements:
I. U.S. Diversity (USD)
Choose from the University approved GEP U.S. Diversity course list or choose a course identified on the approved GEP course lists as meeting the U.S. Diversity (USD) co-requisite . The following course(s) completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill this requirement: none
J. Global Knowledge (GK)
Choose from the University approved GEP Global Knowledge course list or choose a course identified on the approved GEP course lists as meeting the Global Knowledge (GK) co-requisite . The following course(s) completed as part of the Major requirements may fulfill this requirement: none
K. Foreign Language proficiency - Proficiency at the FL_102 level is required for graduation.