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Department of Mathematics & Statistical Sciences
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

The Department of Mathematics &Statistical Sciences offers programs leading to bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, statistics, secondary mathematics teaching. We also offer graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in mathematics, the teaching of mathematics and a doctorate with concentration in computational mathematics and statistical sciences and award scholarships and provide financial support to our top students.

 

BSED MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Curriculum

To apply for admission to teacher education, you must complete the teacher education application attached below.   There are also three links below.  The first link is the teacher education admission application survey.  The second link is the required recommendation form (two required).  The third link will forward you to the MS Department of Education Website to view the video on The MS Code of Ethic and Standards of Conduct.  Please read all documents carefully.  If you have any questions please contact me at (601) 979-2335.

1. Teacher Education Admission Application Survey

http://jsu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bw5RKkM0IJlNV4x

2. Teacher Education Admission Recommendation Form
(Two Recommendations Required)

http://jsu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8xnMNNR12e4K3gF

3. Review the MS Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct video on the Center For Teacher Quality Website. Then sign the attached Oath Agreement.

 

Admission Requirements

REQUIRED FORMS

Application Form

Licensure Advisory Form

Code of Ethics Oath

Announcement-The PRAXIS Examination Dates for 2014!!!

The new June computer-delivered testing window will be June 16 – 28, 2014.    Our registration system has been updated and candidates can now take advantage of the expanded window.

Scores will be reported to candidates after the window closes, with multiple-choice test scores available to test takers on July 11 and those tests with constructed-response on July 18.  The scores will be available in  ETS Data Manager for designated score recipients on July 14 (multiple-choice) and July 21 (constructed-response) after 4:00 PM.

Please pass this along to your teacher preparation programs in your state. Candidates with any questions about registration should contact Customer Service at 1-800-772-9476.

As a reminder, the last paper administration for Praxis is June 7, 2014. Computer-delivered windows are now offered in every month as we move forward. As a reminder, remaining computer windows are as follows:

·         April 1-April 19

·         May 12 – May 24

·         June 16 – June 28

·         July 14 – 26

·         August 4 – 16

Thanks as usual.

 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The programs we offer in the Department of Mathematics and statistical Sciences are comprehensive and will lead you to great career opportunities. If you join us you will grow to be a sophisticated mathematician or statistician. We acquaint you with the diverse areas of mathematics and statistics. You will discover the joy of learning mathematics or statistics. You will become a scholar. You will learn the beauty of both mathematics and statistics as an art. As you go through this site, you will discover our academic programs and our supporting activities.

We are in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology and our students work with faculty and students from many other departments. We have a highly qualified, caring, and dedicated faculty, who will train you to become the best mathematician or statistician you can be. The doctoral degree program with a concentration in computational mathematics and statistical sciences is through the College of Science, Engineering and Technology’s Ph.D. program in Computational Data-Enabled Sciences and Engineering (CDS&E). As a mathematician or statistician you can have careers in medical and pharmaceutical companies, high tech industries, and Wall Street Market trading and the doctorate prepares you for careers outside as well as within the academic setting. Mathematics and statistics are both challenging and interesting fields that almost all academic and professional fields depend on. To succeed, you will have to work hard and study diligently. We know you can do it and we are ready to help you. We urge you to come to Jackson State University and choose a major in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences.</span></p>

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Math majors have a plethora of career options after studying:

Actuary, Analytics/Forecasting Hydrologist Actuarial Analyst Mathematics Teacher
Actuary, Model Risk & Governance Legal Specialist  Quantitative Trading Strategy Analyst Sports Statistician
Actuary Biostatistician Mathematical Statistician Data Scientist – Statistician

RESOURCES

 

Important Dates

Graduate Program & Courses

Free Online Learning Resources for Students

Upcoming Events

Important Links

Department Seminars

FACULTY

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2161 or submit your questions and requests to biologydept@jsums.edu.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICAL SCIENCES

Mailing Address

Department of Mathematics
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 17610
Jackson, MS 39217

Contact

Phone: 601-979-2161
Fax: 601-979-5852

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