Mathematics Education

Department:

Mathematics and Science Education

College:

College of Science and Letters

Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy in Collegiate Mathematics Education (joint program with Department of Applied Mathematics)
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
Master of Science in Mathematics Education (thesis)
Master of Mathematics Education (Professional Master's, non-thesis)

Description:

Mathematics education is primarily concerned with all aspects of the teaching and learning of mathematics at the secondary levels (i.e., grades 5-12). The department offers Professional Master's, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in both mathematics and science education. The master's programs are specifically focused on experienced teachers or individuals working in educational settings other than schools (museums, zoos, etc.). Specific attention is placed on curriculum development, evaluation, advanced instructional models, supervision, learning and cognition, and action research.

The objective of the master's programs is to provide practicing teachers, or individuals in education-related fields, with advanced education in the teaching and learning of mathematics. These advanced studies will enhance graduate's ability to provide meaningful instruction in mathematics; critically analyze and implement empirical research findings in mathematics education; develop and evaluate curriculum; and become a leader in public school education at the state or local levels.

The Ph.D. programs are designed for those individuals wishing to become university-level teacher educators and researchers. The objective of the Ph.D. programs is to provide students with advanced education in the teaching and learning of mathematics. These advanced studies will enable graduates to conduct theoretical and practical research in mathematics education; develop and evaluate curriculum; prepare future teachers; provide professional development to in-service teachers; or become a leader in public school education at the state or local levels.

Specializations:

Mathematics and Science Education Certificate Programs:

Distance Learning:

Not offered

Dual Degrees / Joint Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy in Collegiate Mathematics Education (joint program with Department of Applied Mathematics)

Research Facilities:

Research Areas:

Research areas include informal science education, curriculum development, integration of science disciplines and across disciplines, and instructional methods; students and teachers' conceptions of scientific inquiry and nature of science, instructional models, evaluation, and research design.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor's (or master's, for Ph.D. program) degree in mathematics or another field with documented evidence of success in working with school-aged youth

2. Cumulative undergraduate GPA minimum: 3.0/4.0

3. Minimum GRE score: 1200 (combined verbal + quantitative + analytical writing)

4. Minimum TOEFL score (if required): 600/250/100 (paper-based/computer-based/Internet-based test)

5. Two-page professional statement of goals/objectives

6. Curriculum Vita

7. Three letters of recommendation

8. An interview may be required

Additional requirement for Ph.D. program only:
1. Three years of teaching experience

How to apply:

Office of Graduate Admission

Departmental Website:

http://www.iit.edu/csl/msed/

The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.