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M.A Program Handbook
MASTER
OF ARTS IN
MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
DEPARTMENT OF
MATHEMATICS NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60625
Advisor:
Dr. Philip Wagala Gwanyama
E-Mail:P-Gwanyama@neiu.edu Phone
: (773) 442-5781
The
Department of Mathematics offers a
Master of Arts (MA) degree in Mathematics for Elementary School
Teachers. This
program is designed for teachers who wish to improve their level of
competence
in mathematics or wish to serve as Elementary School Mathematics
Specialists, Coordinators
of Elementary School Mathematics Programs, or Teachers of Junior High
or Middle
School Mathematics.
The MA
program is mathematics-content
oriented. Through the study of advanced mathematics, students gain an
understanding of underlying concepts that will help improve their
teaching of
Mathematics. To complete the degree
students must complete 30 credit hours of course work at the 400 level.
The
degree requirements also include a comprehensive final exam. Students
may
complete the program in two years by enrolling in two courses during
each of
the Fall and Spring semesters and one course during each Summer.
Candidates may
consult the Department of Mathematics for further information about the
program.
Requirements
for admission to the Program:
The
requirements for admission into the MA
program are:
- Students
must fulfill the requirements for admission to the Graduate College.
- Students
must have a current Illinois Teaching Certificate for K-9
or equivalent.
- Students
must have successfully completed 6 - 15 credit hours of
College Mathematics content courses.
Requirements
for the Degree:
All
courses must be chosen in consultation
with the MA advisor.
Core
Courses: 15cr
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MATH-408 Mathematics Structure For Elem.
School Teachers I
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3cr
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MATH-409 Mathematical Functions for Elem.
School Teachers
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3cr
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MATH-435 Mathematics Structure II
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3cr
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MATH-438 Elem. Probability and Statistics for Teachers
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3cr
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MATH-439 Computers in Education
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3cr
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Electives:
15cr
Select
5 courses from the following (At least one course in Education is
required and
no more than 3 courses in Education will be allowed):
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MATH-401 Number Theory for the Elementary School Teacher
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3cr
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MATH-402 Modern Algebra for the Elementary School Teacher
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3cr
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MATH-403 Modern Geometry for the Elem.
School Teacher
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3cr
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MATH-410 Modern Analysis for the Elementary School Teacher
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3cr
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MATH-457 Recent Trends in Mathematics
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3cr
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MATH-495 Project in Mathematics
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3cr
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TED-ELED-403 Problems in Elem. Mathematics Instruction
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3cr
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TED-ELED-414 Principles of Curriculum Development
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3cr
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TED-ELED-418 Theoretical Implications for Elem. Classroom
Instruct.
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3cr
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TED-SCED-401M New dir. in Teaching Math. in Jr. and Sr.
High
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3cr
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TED-SCED-408 The Nature of Math. Abilities in Sch. Children
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3cr
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TED-SCED-409 Teaching Math. Prob. Solving in the Sec. Sch.
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3cr
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TED-SCED-421M Research in Classroom Teaching of Math.
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3cr
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Total
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30 cr.
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Examination:
A
student in the MA program must take a
Final Comprehensive Examination. The Comprehensive Examination is
offered twice
per year, and may only be taken after satisfactory completion of the
core
courses.
Tuition
Waivers:
Merit
Tuition awards are available. Contact
the Graduate College for details.
Applications:
To
apply, or for further information on
general Graduate College
regulations,
contact
The
Graduate College
Northeastern
Illinois University
5500
N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
(773)
583-4050 Ext 6008
ALL
COURSES ARE OFFERED IN THE EVENINGS
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