MSTM at WIU
The Mathematics and Philosophy Department at Western Illinois University will soon be offering a new Masters program.
The degree will be a Masters of Science in Teaching Mathematics (MSTM)
and it will be a 33 hour program that can be completed entirely online.
Of the 33 hour program, up to 9 hours can be transferred from other schools
The plan is to officially begin offering courses for the program in the Summer of 2020. Students entering the program at this time should be completed by Summer of 2022 or sooner.
A tentative description and example plan are below and links to the courses this summer are towards the end of this page.
Things may change as the program is still in process but the items below should serve as a reasonable guide to the program and timeline.
If you are interested in this program or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Bob Mann at rr-mann@wiu.edu
Please share this information with other teachers who may be interested.
Those completing the MSTM can also become certified as Dual-Credit Mathematics instructors.
Click here for a printable PDF flyer of the MSTM program
Details:
Masters Of Science in Teaching Mathematics (MSTM)
From the Mathematics Department at Western Illinois University
This degree can be completed entirely online.
33 hour program (up to 9 hours can be transferred from other schools)
Prerequisite: Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis (Math 421 or 435 at WIU) or equivalent;
This can be taken when completing the degree if needed
Requirements:
1. 12 s.h. of core courses: (all will be offered online)
Math 552 (Scientific Computing)
Stat 553 (Applied Statistical Methods)
Math 554 (Symmetry, Algebra, Geometry, Topology)
Math 656 (Advanced Perspective of Secondary School Mathematics)
2. 12 to 15 s.h of general electives
This must be graduate coursework related to mathematics or teaching at the secondary or college levels and must be approved by the graduate committee. Courses from mathematics, statistics, educational and interdisciplinary studies, or education leadership may be included.
Possible courses that are currently offered on a regular basis and in an online format include 430G (Multivariate Calculus), 407G (Number Theory), 406G(Problem Solving and the History of Math.), Stat 471G (Statistics I), and Stat 474G (Regression Analysis).
Courses such as Math 590 (Ind. Study) and Math 599/699 (special topics) would also work toward this general elective requirement.
3. 3 to 9 s.h of “capstone” with the plan being
3 s.h of Math 504(Research in Math. Education) and
3 to 6 s.h. of Math 607(Practicum in Math. Education),
Math 607 would include an action research component connected to your classroom(s)
Math 599 or 699 (Special Topics) and Math 596 (project) or Math 600(Thesis) could be substituted as needed
Example Program:
Summer 2022: M554 and M656b (focus on Geometry and Calculus)
Fall 22: M552
Spring 23: S553
Summer 23: M504 and M430G
Fall 23: M607 M407G
Spring 24: M607 M406G
Summer 24: Math 656a (focus on Algebra and Statistics)
The general plan is that students would complete 2 courses each summer and 1 course in each of the fall and spring semesters. The next cohort would begin in the Summer of 2022 and complete the program by the end of the Summer of 2024, though some may finish earlier. The intention is to start a new cohort every other summer but students may join the program and begin taking courses anytime.
Bold face in example program indicates required courses. The other courses are available during the listed semesters and would count in the program but they may be replaced with other approved courses (including transfers or courses completed before entering the MSTM program).
Dual Credit Certification: If you want to become certified to teach dual credit courses, you must complete 18 hours of content courses.
The following courses in the example program would count as content: 554, 656, 553, 552, 430, 407, 406.
Many other Mathematics courses may also work.
Course titles and descriptions can be found at the Mathematics Graduate Catalog at
http://www.wiu.edu/graduate_studies/catalog/mathematics.php
If you have any questions about this new MSTM program, please contact Dr. Mann at rr-mann@wiu.edu
Summer 2020 courses include
Math 656: Advanced Perspectives of Topics from Secondary School Mathematics: Algebra and Statistics
To find out more about that course, click here
and
Math 554: Methods of Symmetry in Algebra, Geometry and Topology
To find out more about that course, click here
You do not need to be in the MSTM program to take these online courses.
Graduate School and Costs at Western Illinois University
For information on our Graduate School and costs,
see wiu.edu/vpas/business_services/tuition/ or wiu.edu/vpas/business_services/tuition/graduate_non-degree/planQ.php.
For specific questions about costs contact the School of Graduate Studies;
Sherman Hall 116; Macomb, IL 61455 (877-WIU Grad or 309-298-1806) Email: Grad-Office@wiu.edu
Current costs are roughly $340 per credit hour for an online graduate course.
Graduate School Application: If you need to apply to the WIU graduate school, click here http://www.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/
Dual credit information from IBHE can be found at https://www.ibhe.org/dualcredit.html
And also at https://www.ibhe.org/pdf/Dual_Credit_Endorsement_Oct_2019.pdf
If you are interested in this program or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Bob Mann at rr-mann@wiu.edu
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