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Mathematics (Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Education Option)

Program Mission for the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Elementary/Middle School Education Option:  The Option in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Education, a predominantly summer program, strengthens the professional preparation of early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers.  The program is designed to prepare students for supervision of curriculum and instruction in elementary and middle school mathematics, for more advanced graduate study in the field, and for the role of a master teacher and curriculum specialists of mathematics in Pre-K-8. 

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. Those interested in earning an endorsement in middle level education should take MLE 5110 and MLE 5150.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Elementary/Middle School Education option must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours without a thesis or 30 semester hours with a thesis selected and approved by the Mathematics Department as outlined below.

Curriculum for the 32 Hour Option Without a Thesis

Total. Credits: 32

  • Basis Education Courses Total. Credits: 8

Contact the department of education for current list of appropriate courses.

Specific Requirements in Mathematics are as follows:

MAT 4800
Diagnosis, Remediation, and Technology in Teaching Mathematics, K-12.  (2 credits)
MAT 5400
The Teaching of Mathematics in Grades K-6.  (3 credits)
MAT 5410
Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education.  (3 credits)
MAT 5990
Independent Study.  (1 to 6 credits)

(4 hours required)

6 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 5635
Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.  (2 or 3 credits)

(repeatable)

MAT 5810
Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers.  (1 to 4 credits)

(repeatable)

6 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 4810
Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics.  (1 to 4 credits)

(repeatable)

MAT 4920
Algebra and Geometry for Middle Level Teachers.  (3 credits)

Curriculum for the 30 Hour Option With a Thesis

Total. Credits: 30

Same as Non-Thesis option with the following changes:
No Independent Study required
MAT 5950 - Thesis. Credits: 3 to 6 required

5 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 4810
Topics in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics.  (1 to 4 credits)

(repeatable)

MAT 4920
Algebra and Geometry for Middle Level Teachers.  (3 credits)

Information sourced from the 2003-2005 EIU Graduate Catalog.

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