Location:

Chicago, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Mathematics

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Mathematics, Secondary Education Concentration, prepares students to successfully teach mathematics at the Secondary or High Schools. It is designed for teachers who wish to improve their level of competence in mathematics or wish to serve as Secondary School Mathematics Specialists, or wish to be Teachers of Secondary or High School Mathematics. The program is for people (1) who are currently teaching mathematics in the secondary schools, or (2) who plan to teach mathematics in the secondary schools or (3) who wish to switch careers and would like to obtain the M.S in mathematics and also complete the requirements for a secondary school teacher certification. The program consists of 10 courses selected according to the concentration. At least seven of the courses must be at the 400 level. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) recommend that teachers of secondary school mathematics be knowledgeable in the contents of Probability and Statistics, Geometry, History of Mathematics and Foundations of Algebra. Core/Required Courses: 18cr MATH-430 Discrete Mathematical Structures; 3cr MATH-421 Modern Geometry; 3cr SCED- 401M New Directions in Teaching Mathematics in the Junior and Senior High School; 3cr SCED- 409 Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving in the Secondary Schools; 3cr SCED-410 Computers in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics; 3cr MATH-495 Project in Mathematics; 3cr Four Electives: 12cr The full, definitive description of all the electives and degree requirements can be found in the University Catalog and the M.S. in Mathematics Handbook available at the Mathematics Department.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The University has regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, the university also is accredited through several disciplinary bodies.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Students must fulfill the requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Students must have a Teaching Certificate. Students must have successfully completed 18 or more credit hours of College level Mathematics content courses that include Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Discrete mathematics. Equivalent courses completed in other subject areas such as physics, engineering, business, computer sciences etc. may apply. Applicants who fulfill conditions (1) and (3) but not (2) may be granted conditional admission if they are currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a Teaching Certification program. GRE: Not required