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Mathematics for Teacher Licensure

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Prepare to teach mathematics in grades 9-12 in Illinois. Study with mathematicians, computer scientists and mathematics educators, and join Math Club, Challenge of the Week and independent research.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Licensure
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 84 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers

Why Study Mathematics for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Join Math Club and meet faculty and classmates who share your interests
  • Learn from mathematicians, computer scientists and mathematics educators in one department
  • Prepare to teach mathematics in grades 9-12 and pursue Illinois teacher licensure
  • Study in a program accredited by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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"When I was in high school the idea of college was something that seemed so far away from me since my family does not make much since it's just my father working mostly and paying for college was the biggest obstacle for me growing up and eventually wanting to go to college. I had an okay SAT score of 1200 and my GPA was 3.8 so I thought I had a fair enough shot at applying to a few universities and colleges in IL. ... I also knew EIU had a great program for education and that made me want to attend even more and I felt like it was where I belonged."
Carlos Velazquez
Secondary Mathematics Education | Class of 2025
Carlos Velazquez, Secondary Mathematics Education at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Join Math Club to connect with other students
  • Prepare for the classroom through teaching methods coursework and student teaching
  • Pursue independent study research with a faculty mentor
  • Take on Challenge of the Week problems with faculty and classmates
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Hands-On Experience, Mathematics for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in Mathematics with Teacher Licensure prepares you to become a secondary (grades 9-12) mathematics teacher in Illinois. It is a fit if you enjoy solving problems, like explaining ideas clearly and want to help students succeed in math.

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$54,548
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Mathematical Science Teachers,…
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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