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.
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.
Students in this program also have the opportunity to participate in:
- Undergraduate research
- 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
- Tutoring in local schools
For more information about this program, visit our website.
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Cyndi Edgington
Email: cpedging@ncsu.edu
502J Poe Hall
919-515-1754
Plan Requirements
Mathematics Education (BS): Computer Specialization: 120 Total Units
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English and Communication | ||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 |
| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | ||
| MA 141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| MA 241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| MA 242 | Calculus III 2 | 4 |
| MA 405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 | 3 |
| MA 403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 2 | 3 |
| MA 408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 2 | 3 |
| ST 311 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| ST 312 | Introduction to Statistics II 2 | 3 |
| ST 307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 2 | 1 |
| Computer Science Specialization | ||
| E 115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | 1 |
| CSC 110 | Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing 2 | 3 |
| CSC 116 | Introduction to Computing - Java 2 | 3 |
| CSC 216 | Software Development Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| CSC 226 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists 2 | 3 |
| CSC 316 | Data Structures and Algorithms 2 | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Natural Science Lab Course Elective 1 | 8 | |
| GEP Natural Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Professional Education | ||
| ED 100 | Intro to Education 2 | 2 |
| EDP 304 | Educational Psychology 2 | 3 |
| ELP 344 | School and Society 2 | 3 |
| ECI 416 | Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom 2 | 3 |
| EMS 204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 |
| ED 204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 2 | 2 |
| ED 311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2 | 2 |
| ED 312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 2 | 1 |
| EMS 480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 2 | 3 |
| EMS 470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| EMS 471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 2 | 10 |
| EMS 472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 2 | 3 |
| EMS 490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 2 | 3 |
| EMS 495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 2 | 2 |
| GEP Courses | ||
| GEP Humanities | 6 | |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | |
| GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts) | 3 | |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| GEP U.S. Diversity (verify requirement) | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | ||
| Foreign Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Free Electives 4 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | A grade of C- or higher is required. |
| 2 | A grade of C or higher is required. |
| 3 | A grade of B- or better is required. |
| 4 | Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement. |
Natural Sciences Lab Course Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 101 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science | 3 |
| CH 102 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 201 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science | 3 |
| CH 202 | Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Biology Sequence | ||
| BIO 181 | Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity | 4 |
| BIO 183 | Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Physics Sequence A | ||
| PY 205 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I | 3 |
| PY 206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 1 |
| PY 208 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II | 3 |
| PY 209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 1 |
| Physics Sequence B | ||
| PY 201 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PY 202 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Physics Sequence C | ||
| PY 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PY 212 | College Physics II | 4 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MA 141 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| CSC 110 | Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing 1 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| E 115 | Introduction to Computing Environments | 1 |
| ED 100 | Intro to Education 2 | 2 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA 241 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| Science 3 | 4 | |
| CSC 116 | Introduction to Computing - Java 1 | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA 242 | Calculus III 1 | 4 |
| EMS 204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 2 | 2 |
| ED 204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 2 | 2 |
| Science 3 | 4 | |
| ST 311 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CSC 216 | Software Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| CSC 226 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists 1 | 3 |
| EDP 304 | Educational Psychology 2 | 3 |
| ST 312 | Introduction to Statistics II 1 | 3 |
| ST 307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 1 | 1 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA 405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MA 403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 1 | 3 |
| ELP 344 | School and Society | 3 |
| ECI 416 | Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom | 3 |
| CSC 316 | Data Structures and Algorithms 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| GEP Additional Breadth (Humanities/Social Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts) | 3 | |
| MA 408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 1 | 3 |
| EMS 480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 2 | 3 |
| ED 311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2 | 2 |
| ED 312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 2 | 1 |
| Science 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| EMS 472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 2 | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| EMS 490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| EMS 470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS 471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 2 | 10 |
| EMS 495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 2 | 2 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | At most one grade below a C is permitted in the mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | At most one grade below a C- is permitted in the courses satisfying the science requirement. |