what's happening
people
undergraduate programs
graduate programs
  masters in mathematics
  masters in math. ed.
  phd in math. ed.
  support available
course descriptions
course schedule
grants
mathematics links
student resources
facilities and technology
HOME
 

Master’s in Mathematics Sequence in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education

Persons who are teaching or who plan to teach at the elementary or middle school level may elect the Sequence in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Education.

A total of thirty-two hours of courses, with at least 24 in mathematics, are required, Fifteen hours must be at the 400 level, including at least 10 in mathematics. Either a written comprehensive examination or an approved thesis with no more than six credit hours in MAT 499 is required. All electives are subject to approval by the department’s graduate committee. Each student who elects this sequence must complete:

MAT 304 Topics in Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Teachers

MAT 401 Current Research in School Mathematics

MAT 402 Instructional Strategies for Elementary and Junior High Mathematics

MAT 403 Theories of Mathematical Learning

MAT 409 Topics in Algebra and Combinatorics for K-8 Teachers

Please see the graduate catalog for additional requirements and information; the catalog is viewable on the web at www.grad.ilstu.edu/programs/ .

Financial Assistance

Graduate Assistantships are available for qualified applicants who study full-time on an academic year basis. Recipients are engaged in teaching, tutoring, and other support activities for approximately 18 hours per week. The stipend in Fall, 2007 is $ 990 per month, for nine months. A full 12-month tuition waiver that includes courses taken the following summer accompanies graduate assistantships. Individual tuition waivers for full- or part-time students are also available. Applications for a graduate assistantship are available from either the graduate admissions office, or the Department of Mathematics’ graduate director.

Admissions Process

The following items must be submitted to 2200 Graduate Admissions, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-2200:

1. Completed application

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (2 sets)

3. International students, a TOEFL score (at least 550 paper /pencil, 213 computer-based)

Application Deadlines

Two months should be considered the minimum period of time between application and registration for classes; international admissions should leave more time. Decisions for Fall semester graduate assistantships are made beginning March 1.

How to Apply

Graduate catalogs and applications for admission and assistantships may be requested from the graduate school (see web site www.grad.ilstu.edu) or by contacting the mathematics graduate director at

Mike Plantholt, Graduate Director

Department of Mathematics

Illinois State University, Campus Box 4520

Normal, IL 61790-4520

You can contact Mike Plantholt more directly at:

Telephone: (309) 438-7174 E-mail: mikep@ilstu.edu

For more information about Illinois State University and the Mathematics Department, see the web sites www.ilstu.edu and www.math.ilstu.edu.