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Mathematics (Secondary Mathematics Education Option)

Program Mission for the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Mathematics Education Option: The Option in Secondary Mathematics Education, a predominantly summer program, strengthens the professional preparation of junior and senior high school teachers. Special courses required by the option allow students to share their experiences and to revitalize their teaching methods.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see "Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs"). In addition, applicants must submit evidence of successful completion of accredited teacher education programs from Eastern Illinois University or other equally accredited institutions. Applicants must also possess a valid teaching certificate. Two years teaching experience is highly recommended. Note: This is not a certificate granting program.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the "Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates" section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary Education Option must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours regardless of program focus. Additionally, candidates must complete an action research project and a classroom-based teaching project.

Candidates will choose from two options for the final 9 semester hours of the degree program; the Dual Credit Pathway Option or the Education Pathway Option.

Core Classes

Total Credits: 14

MAT 5409

Teachers as Researchers in Mathematics Education (1 credits)

MAT 5410

Action Research in Mathematics Education. (3 credits)

MAT 5300

Curriculum and Assessment in Mathematics Education (3 credits)

MAT 5700

Topics in Teaching Mathematics. (2 to 4 credits)

Taken for 3 credits

MAT 59901

Independent Study I (1 to 6 credits)

Taken for 2 credits

MAT 59902

Independent Study II (1 to 6 credits)

Taken for 2 credits

No more than 9 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 4750

Linear Programming. (3 credits)

MAT 4830

Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications. (3 credits)

MAT 4850

Operations Research. (3 credits)

MAT 4855

Introduction to Topology. (3 credits)

MAT 4910

Number Theory. (3 credits)

Dual Credit Pathway Option

9 semester hours selected from:

MAT 5035

Topics in Computer Science. (4 credits)

MAT 5100

Abstract Algebra. (4 credits)

MAT 5151

Probability. (4 credits)

MAT 5152

Statistics. (4 credits)

MAT 5200

Higher Geometry. (4 credits)

MAT 5210

An Introduction to Differential Geometry. (4 credits)

MAT 5220

Topology. (4 credits)

MAT 5301

Real Variables. (4 credits)

MAT 5330

Complex Variables. (4 credits)

MAT 53351

Topics in Mathematics I (2 to 4 credits)

MAT 53352

Topics in Mathematics II (2 to 4 credits)

MAT 53353

Topics in Mathematics III (2 to 4 credits)

Education Pathway Option

Graduate Education Courses. Credits: up to 6

No more than 6 hours chosen from a current list of courses obtained from the department of education.

At least 3 semester hours selected from: