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Department of Mathematics at Illinois State University

Sample Plan of Study

Below is a sample plan of study. Of course, your program may be different. Variations occur, especially for transfer students and those who may choose a minor field. You can login to the iCampus Portal in order to work on your personal plan of study.

(Numbers in parentheses indicate credit hours.)

Freshman Year

First Semester

  • General Education (3)
  • Language and composition 101 or Language and Composition 110 (3)
  • Calculus I (4)
  • Inner Core Natural Science or alternative (3-4)

Second Semester

  • Calculus II (4)
  • Language and composition 101 or Language and Composition 110 (3)
  • Inner Core Science or alternative (3-4)

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • Calculus III (4)
  • Introduction to Secondary Mathematics Teaching (1)
  • General Psychology (3)
  • Computer (3-4)

Second Semester

  • Linear Algebra (4)
  • Geometry (4)
  • Educational Psychology (3)
  • Secondary School Reading (2)

Junior Year

First Semester

  • Discrete Mathematics (4)
  • Probability and Statistics (4)
  • Curriculum and Organizational Issues (3)

Second Semester

  • Abstract Algebra (4)
  • Secondary Education(4)

Senior Year

First Semester

  • Mathematics Methods for Secondary Schools (3)
  • Mathematics Elective (2)
  • Educational Administration and Foundations (3)

Second Semester

  • Seminar for Student Teachers (3)
  • Student Teaching (10)