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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”). GRE scores are required. 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 Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Mathematics with Secondary 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
(Mathematics Total. Credits: 27)

  • Basic Education Courses. Credits: 5
    (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 5410
Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education.  (3 credits)
MAT 5635
Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.  (2 or 3 credits)

(repeatable, 6 hours required)

MAT 5700
Topics in Teaching Mathematics.  (2 to 4 credits)

(repeatable, 6 hours required)

MAT 5990
Independent Study.  (1 to 6 credits)

(4 hours required)

6 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4780
Mathematics of Interest.  (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 4860
Mathematical Analysis.  (4 credits)
MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)
MAT 4900
History of Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 4910
Number Theory.  (3 credits)
MAT 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 5035
Topics in Computer Science.  (4 credits)
MAT 5050
Numerical Analysis.  (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 5335
Topics in Mathematics.  (2 to 4 credits)
MAT 5635
Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.  (2 or 3 credits)

(Students have the option of taking this course up to 3 times. Twice is required.)

Curriculum for the 30 Hour Option With a Thesis

Total. Credits: 30
(Mathematics Total. Credits: 25)

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

5 Semester Hours Selected From:

MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4780
Mathematics of Interest.  (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 4860
Mathematical Analysis.  (4 credits)
MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)
MAT 4900
History of Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 4910
Number Theory.  (3 credits)
MAT 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 5035
Topics in Computer Science.  (4 credits)
MAT 5050
Numerical Analysis.  (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 5335
Topics in Mathematics.  (2 to 4 credits)
MAT 5635
Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers.  (2 or 3 credits)

Information sourced from the 2003-2005 EIU Graduate Catalog.

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