Program: Mathematics (Secondary Mathematics Education Option) - Eastern Illinois University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 08, 2025

2007-2009 EIU Graduate Catalog

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. Credits: 2
MAT 5410 - Introduction to Research in Mathematics Education. Credits: 3
MAT 5635 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. Credits: 2 or 3
(repeatable, 6 hours required)
MAT 5700 - Topics in Teaching Mathematics. Credits: 2 to 4
(repeatable, 6 hours required)
MAT 5990 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 6
(4 hours required)

6 Semester Hours Chosen From:

MAT 4750 - Linear Programming. Credits: 3
MAT 4760 - Linear Algebra. Credits: 4
MAT 4780 - Mathematics of Interest. Credits: 3
MAT 4830 - Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications. Credits: 3
MAT 4850 - Operations Research. Credits: 3
MAT 4855 - Introduction to Topology. Credits: 3
MAT 4860 - Mathematical Analysis. Credits: 4
MAT 4870 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis. Credits: 3
MAT 4900 - History of Mathematics. Credits: 3
MAT 4910 - Number Theory. Credits: 3
MAT 4970 - Principles of Operating Systems. Credits: 3
MAT 5035 - Topics in Computer Science. Credits: 4
MAT 5050 - Numerical Analysis. Credits: 4
MAT 5100 - Abstract Algebra. Credits: 4
MAT 5151 - Probability. Credits: 4
MAT 5152 - Statistics. Credits: 4
MAT 5200 - Higher Geometry. Credits: 4
MAT 5210 - An Introduction to Differential Geometry. Credits: 4
MAT 5220 - Topology. Credits: 4
MAT 5301 - Real Variables. Credits: 4
MAT 5330 - Complex Variables. Credits: 4
MAT 5335 - Topics in Mathematics. Credits: 2 to 4
MAT 5635 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. Credits: 2 or 3
(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. Credits: 3
MAT 4760 - Linear Algebra. Credits: 4
MAT 4780 - Mathematics of Interest. Credits: 3
MAT 4830 - Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications. Credits: 3
MAT 4850 - Operations Research. Credits: 3
MAT 4855 - Introduction to Topology. Credits: 3
MAT 4860 - Mathematical Analysis. Credits: 4
MAT 4870 - Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis. Credits: 3
MAT 4900 - History of Mathematics. Credits: 3
MAT 4910 - Number Theory. Credits: 3
MAT 4970 - Principles of Operating Systems. Credits: 3
MAT 5035 - Topics in Computer Science. Credits: 4
MAT 5050 - Numerical Analysis. Credits: 4
MAT 5100 - Abstract Algebra. Credits: 4
MAT 5151 - Probability. Credits: 4
MAT 5152 - Statistics. Credits: 4
MAT 5200 - Higher Geometry. Credits: 4
MAT 5210 - An Introduction to Differential Geometry. Credits: 4
MAT 5220 - Topology. Credits: 4
MAT 5301 - Real Variables. Credits: 4
MAT 5330 - Complex Variables. Credits: 4
MAT 5335 - Topics in Mathematics. Credits: 2 to 4
MAT 5635 - Mathematical Topics for Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. Credits: 2 or 3