Mathematics Education (BS) and Statistics (BS) (Double Major)
The double degree in Mathematics Education (BS) and Statistics (BS) is one of two double 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 statistics 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.
In addition, students earn a degree in Statistics. Upper level statistics electives help prepare students for a variety of statistics-related fields in addition to teaching at the secondary level and graduate study in statistics or related fields.
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
502J Poe Hall
919.515.1754
cpedging@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation Course | |||
| ED 100 | Intro to Education 2 | 2 | |
| Natural Sciences | |||
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 8 | ||
| GEP Natural Sciences | 3 | ||
| Mathematical Sciences | |||
| MA 141 | Calculus I 2 | 4 | |
| MA 241 | Calculus II 2 | 4 | |
| MA 242 | Calculus III 2 | 4 | |
| MA 225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| MA 405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 2 | 3 | |
| MA 403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 2 | 3 | |
| MA 408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 2 | 3 | |
| Statistics | |||
| ST 311 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 | |
| ST 312 | Introduction to Statistics II 2 | 3 | |
| ST 307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 2 | 1 | |
| ST 308 | Introduction to Statistical Programming - R 2 | 1 | |
| ST 421 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I 2 | 3 | |
| ST 422 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II 2 | 3 | |
| ST 430 | Introduction to Regression Analysis 2 | 3 | |
| ST 431 | Introduction to Experimental Design 2 | 3 | |
| ST 432 | Introduction to Survey Sampling 2 | 3 | |
| ST 445 | Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management 2 | 3 | |
| Advanced Statistics Elective 2 | 3 | ||
| Communication | |||
| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| Professional Education | |||
| EMS 204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 | 2 | |
| ED 204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 2 | 2 | |
| EDP 304 | Educational Psychology 2 | 3 | |
| ELP 344 | School and Society 2 | 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 | |
| EMS 472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 2 | 3 | |
| EMS 470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 2 | 3 | |
| EMS 471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 2 | 10 | |
| EMS 490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| EMS 495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 2 | 2 | |
| ECI 416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 2 | 3 | |
| GEP Courses | |||
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research 1 | 4 | |
| GEP Humanities | 6 | ||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 2 | ||
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | ||
| GEP Global Knowledge (verify requirement) | |||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| World Language Proficiency (verify requirement) | |||
| Total Hours | 126 | ||
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A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
A grade of C or higher is required.
- 3
A grade of B- or higher is required.
Natural Science Lab Course Electives
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Sequence | |||
| CH 101 & CH 102 | Chemistry - A Molecular Science and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| CH 201 & CH 202 | Chemistry - A Quantitative Science and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory | 4 | |
| 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 & PY 206 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists I and Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | 4 | |
| PY 208 & PY 209 | Physics for Engineers and Scientists II and Physics for Engineers and Scientists II Laboratory | 4 | |
| 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 | |
Advanced Statistics Elective
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST 401 | Experiences in Data Analysis | 4 | |
| ST 404 | Epidemiology and Statistics in Global Public Health | 3 | |
| ST 405 | Applied Nonparametric Statistics | 3 | |
| ST 412 | Long-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ST 413 | Short-Term Actuarial Models | 3 | |
| ST 433 | Applied Spatial Statistics | 3 | |
| ST 434 | Applied Time Series | 3 | |
| ST 437 | Applied Multivariate and Longitudinal Data Analysis | 3 | |
| ST 440 | Applied Bayesian Analysis | 3 | |
| ST 442 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 | |
| ST 491 | Statistics in Practice | 3 | |
| ST 495 | Special Topics in Statistics | 1-6 | |
| ST 501 | Fundamentals of Statistical Inference I | 3 | |
| ST 502 | Fundamentals of Statistical Inference II | 3 | |
| ST 503 | Fundamentals of Linear Models and Regression | 3 | |
| ST 505 | Applied Nonparametric Statistics | 3 | |
| ST 506 | 3 | ||
| ST 507 | Statistics For the Behavioral Sciences I | 3 | |
| ST 508 | 3 | ||
| ST 511 | Statistical Methods For Researchers I | 3 | |
| ST 512 | Statistical Methods For Researchers II | 3 | |
| ST 513 | Statistics for Management and Social Sciences I | 3 | |
| ST 514 | Statistics For Management and Social Sciences II | 3 | |
| ST 515 | Experimental Statistics for Engineers I | 3 | |
| ST 516 | Experimental Statistics For Engineers II | 3 | |
| ST 517 | Applied Statistical Methods I | 3 | |
| ST 519 | Teaching and Learning of Statistical Thinking | 3 | |
| ST 520 | Statistical Principles of Clinical Trials | 3 | |
| ST 524 | 3 | ||
| ST 533 | Applied Spatial Statistics | 3 | |
| ST 534 | Applied Time Series | 3 | |
| ST 535 | Statistical Methods for Quality and Productivity Improvement | 3 | |
| ST 537 | Applied Multivariate and Longitudinal Data Analysis | 3 | |
| ST 540 | Applied Bayesian Analysis | 3 | |
| ST 544 | Applied Categorical Data Analysis | 3 | |
| ST 546 | Probability and Stochastic Processes I | 3 | |
| ST 555 | Statistical Programming I | 3 | |
| ST 556 | Statistical Programming II | 3 | |
| ST 557 | Using Technology to Teach and Learn with Data | 3 | |
| ST 561 | Applied Econometrics I | 3 | |
| ST 562 | Data Mining with SAS Enterprise Miner | 3 | |
| ST 590 | Special Topics | 1-6 |
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| MA 141 | Calculus I 3 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 |
| ST 311 | Introduction to Statistics 3 | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| ED 100 | Intro to Education 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MA 241 | Calculus II 3 | 4 |
| Science 2 | 4 | |
| ST 312 | Introduction to Statistics II 3 | 3 |
| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ST 307 | Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 3 | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA 242 | Calculus III 3 | 4 |
| MA 225 | Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| Science 2 | 4 | |
| ST 308 | Introduction to Statistical Programming - R 3 | 1 |
| EMS 204 | Introduction to Mathematics Education 1 | 2 |
| ED 204 | Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 1 | 2 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ST 445 | Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management 3 | 3 |
| MA 405 | Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 | 3 |
| Science 2 | 3 | |
| ECI 305 | Equity and Education 1 | 3 |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| GEP Humanities | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ST 421 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I 4 | 3 |
| MA 403 | Introduction to Modern Algebra 4 | 3 |
| ED 311 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2 | 2 |
| ED 312 | Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 2 | 1 |
| EDP 304 | Educational Psychology D, 2 | 3 |
| ECI 416 | Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 2 | 3 |
| ST 430 | Introduction to Regression Analysis 4 | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ST 422 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II 4 | 3 |
| ST 432 | Introduction to Survey Sampling 4 | 3 |
| EMS 480 | Teaching Mathematics with Technology 1 | 3 |
| EMS 472 | Teaching Mathematics Topics in Senior High School 1 | 3 |
| ELP 344 | School and Society 1 | 3 |
| GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MA 408 | Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 3 | 3 |
| ST 431 | Introduction to Experimental Design 3 | 3 |
| EMS 470 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Advanced Statistics Elective 3 | 3 | |
| EMS 490 | School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 1 | 3 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS 471 | Student Teaching in Mathematics 1 | 10 |
| EMS 495 | Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
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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.
- 2
At most one grade below a C- is permitted in the courses satisfying the science requirement.
- 3
At most one grade below a C is permitted in the mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses. A C- or better is required in ST
421.
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- Math Professor
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