Northern Illinois University    Dekalb,   IL

M.S. in Mathematics with Specialization in Mathematics Education

For detailed information see the program's own webpage at http://math.niu.edu/programs/grad

  This program has been in place since before 1977, with 3 - 9 graduates each year.

  Students having a bachelor's degree in mathematics, or the equivalent mathematical background, pursue the degree to establish or enhance their credentials in teaching mathematics in secondary school. Students can also pursue teacher certification in grades 6-12 while they simultaneously work toward their master's degrees.

------ Number of Graduates in Recent Years ------

96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01
9 3 5
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------ Credit hours required for degree ------

Total Math Other Thesis Project Internship
30 24-30 0-6 optional
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Interested persons should see the following web sites: http://math.niu.edu/programs/grad

or contact Gregory S. Ammar, Director of Graduate Studies at gradprog@math.niu.edu