*Mathematics elective must be mathematics or statistics course(s) at the 2000-level or above.
SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours
African American Studies
3
Philosophy
6
Computer Science
4
Physical Education
1
English
9
Social Sciences
6
Fine Arts
3
Speech Communication
3
Foreign Language
6
Statistics
3
History
6
Theology
6
Mathematics
42
Minor
18*
Natural Science
6
Free Electives
8
Total Semester Hours
130
*These hours are to be used by the student to help fulfill the requirement for a minor. For some choices of a minor, like Computer Science, only 14 of these 18 hours will be needed since 4 hours are already listed as a requirement. In such a case, the other 6 hours will be free electives.
PROGRAM IN STATISTICS
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours
Mathematics 1070-2070
4
4
Intro. Calculus/ Calculus II
Mathematics 2550
3
Discrete Structures I
Computer Science 1710
4
Computer Science I
English 1010-1020
3
3
Comp and Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.
Philosophy 2040
3
Logic
Physical Education
1
Activity Course or Test
Social Science
3
Core Requirement
Speech Communication 1010
3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Theology
3
Core Requirement
18
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Statistics 2010-2020
3
3
Statistical Methods I & II
Mathematics 2080
4
Calculus III
Mathematics 2030
3
Linear Algebra
Mathematics 2530
3
Differential Equations
Mathematics 2560
3
Discrete Structures II
African American Studies
3
Core Requirement
Biology 1230/1230L -
Biology 1240/1240L
4
4
General Biology
English 2010
3
World Literature I
17
16
JUNIOR YEAR
Statistics 2150L
1
Statistics Technology Lab
Statistics 3010
3
Biostatistics
Statistics 3051-3061
3
3
Mathematical Statistics
Statistics 4511-4521
1
1
Colloquium
Mathematics 3040
3
Numerical Analysis
Fine Arts
3
Core Requirement
Foreign Language
3
3
Core Requirement
History 1030-1040
3
3
World Civilizations
Social Science
3
Core Requirement
Free Elective
2
18
17
SENIOR YEAR
Statistics 4999
0
Senior Comprehensives
Philosophy 2400
3
Health Ethics
Theology
3
Core Requirement
LSUHSC: BIOS 6221-6222
3
3
Biostatistical Methods I & II
LSUHSC: BIOS 6223-6224
3
3
Probability and Math. Stat. I & II
LSUHSC: BIOS 6264
3
Clinical Trials and Sequential Meth.
LSUHSC: EPID 6210
3
Principles of Epidemiology
LSUHSC: INT 220
1
Ethics in Biomedical Sciences
LSUHSC: INT 260
1
Responsible Conduct of Research
Free Electives
3
3
16
16
SUMMARY of B.S. PROGRAM AT XAVIER
Semester Hours
Semester Hours
African American Studies
3
Mathematics
27
Biology
8
Philosophy
6
Computer Science
4
Physical Education
1
English
9
Social Sciences
6
Epidemiology
3
Speech Communication
3
Ethics
2
Statistics
33
Fine Arts
3
Theology
6
Foreign Language
6
Free Electives
8
History
6
Total Semester Hours
134
FIFTH YEAR AT LSUHSC
LSUHSC: BIOS 6298
1
1
Seminar in Biostatistics
LSUHSC: BIOS 6244
3
Analysis of Categorical Data
LSUHSC: BIOS 6281
3
Survival Analysis
LSUHSC: BIOS 6296
1
1
Statistical Consulting
LSUHSC: BIOS 6241
3
Sampling Methods
LSUHSC: BIOS6250
3
Mulitvariate Methods
LSUHSC: Related Elective
2
LSUHSC: Thesis Research
3
3
13
11
SUMMARY OF M.S. PROGRAM AT LSUHSC
Biostatistical Methods and Theory
29
Biostatistics Seminar
2
Epidemiology
3
Ethics
2
Related Electives
2
Thesis Research
6
Total Semester Hours
44
PROGRAM IN MATH EDUCATION (GRADES 6-12)
(Secondary Teaching Area: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)
Mathematics Education majors should note that certification requirements are established by the Louisiana Department of Education and are subject to change. Students should consult their advisors each semester. Education majors should consult the Division of Education section in this catalog for requirements to be formally admitted into Xavier's Teacher Education Program.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours
Mathematics 1070-2070
4
4
Intro to Calculus/Calculus II
Mathematics 2550
3
Discrete Structures I
Education 1000
0
Teacher Prep
English 1010-1020
3
3
Comp & Rhet. /Comp Lit.
History 1030-1040
3
3
World Civilizations
Philosophy 2040
3
Logic
Physical Education
1
Core Requirement
Social Sciences
3
Core Requirement
Speech Communication 1010
3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Mathematics 2030
3
Linear Algebra
Mathematics 2080
4
Calculus III
Mathematics 2560
3
Discrete Structures II
Statistics
3
Statistical Methods
Education (EDUC) 2005R
0
Praxis PPST Reading
Education (EDUC) 2005W
0
Praxis PPST Writing
Education (EDUC) 2005M
0
Praxis PPST Math
Education (EDSP) 2040
3
Intro. To Exceptional Children
Education (EDUC) 2044
3
Classroom Management
African American Studies
3
Core Requirement
English 2010
3
World Literature I
Natural Science*
3
3
Core Requirement
Theology
3
Core Requirement
Free Electives
2
Core Requirement
18
18
JUNIOR YEAR
All majors must have passed all parts of Praxis I and should have been accepted into the Teacher Education Program before taking junior-level education courses.
Mathematics 2160L
1
Mathematics Technology Lab
Mathematics 4010
3
Modern Geometry
Mathematics 4030
3
History of Mathematics
Mathematics 4095/4095D
3/0
Abstract Algebra
Education (EDUC) 3005L
0
Praxis II: Princ. of Learn. & Teach.
Education (EDSC) 3023-3023M
3
3
Special Methods I
Education (EDUC) 3040
3
Educational Psychology
Education (EDUC) 4090
3
Adolescent Psychology
Computer Science elective
3
Fine Arts
3
Core Requirement
Natural Science*
3
Secondary Teaching Area*
3
18
16
SENIOR YEAR
Mathematics 4999
0
Senior Comprehensives
Education (EDUC) 3005L
0
Praxis: Content Area
Education (EDUC) 4060S
0
Student Teaching Seminar
Education (EDSC) 4061T
9
Student Teaching
Education (EDSC) 4150
3
Teaching Reading in the Content Area
Education (EDUC) 4200
3
Multicultural Education
Philosophy 3250
3
Philosophy of Science
Secondary Teaching Area*
7
Theology
3
Core Requirement
Free Electives
1
17
12
SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours
African American Studies
3
Philosophy
6
Computer Science
3
Physical Education
1
Education
33
Secondary Teaching Area*
10
English
9
Social Sciences
3
Fine Arts
3
Speech Communication
3
History
6
Statistics
3
Mathematics
31
Theology
6
Natural Sciences
9
Free Electives
3
Total Semester Hours
132
*In order to meet the requirements of the secondary teaching area of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, all 19 hours (Natural Science and Secondary Teaching Area) must be in the respective discipline.
