Mathematics Education (B.A., B.S.)
Indiana State University
The Mathematics Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. There is a critical shortage of qualified math teachers in Indiana and throughout the United States. The job placement rate for mathematics education graduates is excellent.
Description:
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in mathematics education.
The Mathematics Education Program prepares students to teach mathematics in junior high, middle school, and high school.
Students complete a core of mathematics courses in areas such as:
- Abstract algebra
- Calculus
- Geometry
- History of mathematics
- Linear algebra
- Number theory
- Probability and statistics
In addition, students complete professional education courses to prepare them for teaching.
Before graduating, all mathematics education students work as student teachers and obtain experience in providing education to middle and high school students. In addition, many of our mathematics teaching students provide help with mathematics for area students from middle and high schools. Students can also participate in the SMART program developed by the mathematics education faculty.
Advisors work with each student in the selection of courses prior to registration each semester. Each student's study benefits from use of the Center of Mathematics Education Resource Library. In addition, there are opportunities for employment tutoring in the Mathematics Resource Center.
Mathematics education majors can join and participate in the student chapter of the honorary mathematics fraternity, Pi Mu Epsilon.
Other opportunities include the University's Honors Program and study abroad programs—which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 25 countries.
Required Courses:
Careers:
Graduates are prepared to teach mathematics to students in middle and high schools throughout the country. The job placement rate for mathematics education graduates is excellent. There is a critical shortage of qualified math teachers in Indiana and throughout the United States.
Accreditation:
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
In addition, the Mathematics Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students have many sources of financial support for their studies, including financial aid, work-study programs, veterans' benefits, and special scholarships for entering freshmen and transfer students.
In addition, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science awards scholarships, including the Hazel Nelson Lobb Memorial, Gladys Gillman Taylor Scholarship, Gary Erwin Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Vesper D. Moore Memorial Scholarship, Alton D. and Juanita S. Andrews Memorial Scholarship, Muyrel M. Blaikie Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics, and the Stanley Scholarship. For more information about these awards, contact the department.
Further Information:
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Indiana State University
812-237-2130
http://math.indstate.edu
The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
Last updated 8 June 2009