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The master’s in Mathematics Education is an accelerated, six-quarter program for current and future secondary school math teachers. Meant to improve math instruction in Chicago and its suburbs, the program focuses on math content and teaching strategies and technologies, all directly tied to secondary curricular needs.

The only graduate program of its kind in the area, this 18-month program can be completed over a series of intensive weekend-only sessions that focus on

• Differential and integral calculus, numerical algorithms related to calculus and implementation of these algorithms using graphing calculators and web-based software;
• Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry using software packages that emphasize content connected to the high school curriculum;
• Discrete mathematical structures with an emphasis on logic, proof and mathematical reasoning;
• Probability and statistics with an introduction to combinatorics;
• History of elementary number theory, algebra and geometry;
• Topics in abstract algebra that relate to high school courses in algebra, geometry and trigonometry; and
• Topics in real analysis with an emphasis on improving calculus instruction.

Courses for this program meet on the Lincoln Park Campus. Almost all courses offered during the normal academic year are scheduled over five weekend days. Summer courses are scheduled over a combination of weekends and weekday evenings in June and July. A bachelor’s degree in mathematics is not required for admission into this program.

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Connected to Chicago school systems

The need for excellent secondary-level math teachers in Chicago is greater than ever. Home to more than 650 public schools in the CPS system, plus 128 charter schools and 392 private schools, Chicago is a center for urban education—and there are even more jobs in suburban districts. DePaul continues to partner with local schools to produce top-notch educators.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Admission Requirements

Submit an online application and official transcripts. You must also exhibit proficiency in precalculus.

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Required Courses

You’ll complete your choice of 12 courses.

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6th

DePaul’s mathematics department is ranked 6th in Illinois by College Factual.

 

94%

of Mathematics Education graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.

Faculty who facilitate independent learning

Professor Bridget Tenner reversed roles with her students as part of her independent study course in combinatorics. She tasked them with creating lesson plans and teaching their units back to her as part of their coursework. “They brought such insight to the topics and to their own students’ abilities,” she said. “It was a real treat to see these in-service teachers in their natural roles at the front of a classroom.”

“I chose this program over other schools because it was the only of its kind to offer a master’s in math for non-math majors, thereby offering a pathway for licensed teachers to get their high school endorsements. Accelerated programs are a lot of work. This is a good program with great advisors, and great teacher colleagues. It is worth it!”

Tasha

Current MA student

Alumni Network

You’ll gain career opportunities by connecting with our alumni network of more than 20,600 graduates of the College of Science and Health, many of whom teach in public and private schools across the Chicago area.

Scholarships

A limited number of tuition waivers, consisting of a 25 percent reduction in tuition, are available to K–12 teachers in Chicago. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.

Mathematics Education Admission Requirements

?The master's program in Mathematics Education welcomes both current teachers and career-changers, regardless of whether or not they were mathematics majors as undergraduates. To be eligible for admission, applicants need only hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants who were not undergraduate mathematics majors or minors or math education majors should contact the graduate program director Yevgenia Kashina (ykashina@depaul.edu) to discuss how they can best prepare for the program.

Before enrolling in Mathematics Education courses, students must first demonstrate proficiency in Precalculus. This can be done either by scoring sufficiently high on the mathematics placement exam or by having earned a grade of B or higher in at least two Calculus classes.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit the following:

• A completed application
• Official transcripts detailing coursework from all previous institutions attended.
• International students should also see the International Student Admission Process page for more information.

Application materials can be submitted through the online application or by email to graddepaul@depaul.edu. Additionally, official electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution and can be emailed to gradtranscripts@depaul.edu?. Unofficial transcripts can be submitted for the application review. Official transcripts will be required upon admission. For international transcripts, follow the instructions on the International Student Admission Process page; do not send international transcripts directly to DePaul. Please make sure your name is on all documents.

 

Transcripts and other required credentials can also be mailed to:

 

The Office of Graduate Admission

College of Science and Health

DePaul University

2400 N Sheffield Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

Detailed application instructions are posted on the CSH Graduate Admissions page.

English Proficiency

International student applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency in order to be reviewed for admission. The College of Science and Health accepts scores from the TOEFL, the IELTS and the Duolingo English Test (DET) as proof of English proficiency. Students who have previously earned an undergraduate or graduate degree in a country where the official native language is recognized as English may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.

To be considered English language proficient, the Mathematics Education program requires a score of at least 96 on the iBT TOEFL, or at least 7.5 on the IELTS or at least 125 on the DET.

Applicants whose English language proficiency scores are below the stated minimums but who otherwise meet all admission requirements may be granted conditional admission until they demonstrate English proficiency by completing DePaul's English Language Academy program. Requirements for conditional admission are posted on the International Admission website.

For additional information for international students, please visit the International Student Admission Process page or contact the Mathematics Education program director Yevgenia Kashina.

If you are uncertain about your mathematics background, you are welcome to take a mathematics diagnostic test.

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

?MAMEd students are required to take twelve of the seventeen courses listed below. 

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
Select 12 of the following:		48
MAT 610	CALCULUS I
MAT 611	CALCULUS II
MAT 612	CALCULUS III
MAT 618	TOPICS IN CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT 620	GEOMETRY
MAT 631	HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING
MAT 640	MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS I
MAT 642	MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS II
MAT 644	DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MAT 660	DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
MAT 670	ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I
MAT 671	ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
MAT 672	LINEAR ALGEBRA
MAT 680	REAL ANALYSIS
MAT 451	PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I
MAT 452	PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II
MAT 470	ADVANCED LINEAR ALGEBRA

Typically, MAMEd students will take:

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
MAT 610	CALCULUS I	4
MAT 611	CALCULUS II	4
MAT 612	CALCULUS III	4
MAT 618	TOPICS IN CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	4
MAT 620	GEOMETRY	4
MAT 631	HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS THROUGH PROBLEM SOLVING	4
MAT 640	MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS I	4
MAT 642	MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS II	4
MAT 660	DISCRETE MATHEMATICS	4
MAT 670	ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I	4
MAT 680	REAL ANALYSIS	4
MAT 671	ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II	4
or MAT 672	LINEAR ALGEBRA

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