M.S. in Mathematics Sample Plan of Study

Below are two options for a hybrid master’s degree program that will be offered synchronously in the evenings and summer to accommodate teachers’ schedules. (Note: These are still tentative, so some details may change.)

Important Note: The offering of the summer courses that are listed in the schedule are suject to approval. Check with the Math Department ((309) 438-8781  math@IllinoisState.edu) each January if a particular course that you are interested in will run or not.

Option 1: This option is designed for those who want to improve their teaching but are not interested in teaching dual credit courses or earning a Ph.D. This option will not qualify you to teach dual credit courses.

Terms and Classes options list

• Summer

  MAT 421 | Hours: 3

• Fall

  MAT 401 | Hours: 3

• Spring

  MAT 336 | Hours: 3

• Summer

  MAT 404 | Hours: 4

  MAT 422 | Hours: 3

• Fall

  MAT 406 | Hours: 3

  MAT 337 | Hours: 4

• Spring 

  MAT 347 | Hours: 4

  MAT 409 | Hours: 3

• Summer

  MAT 490 | Hours: 3

Option 2: This option is designed to prepare you to teach dual credit courses and/or to teach mathematics at a community college. We recommend this option for those of you who might consider a Ph.D. program in mathematics education.

Terms and Classes options list

• Fall

  MAT 403 | Hours: 3

  MAT 411 | Hours: 3

• Spring

  MAT 336 | Hours: 3

  MAT 361/461 | Hours: 4

• Summer

  MAT 422 | Hours: 3

• Fall

  MAT 401 | Hours: 3

  MAT 337 | Hours: 4

• Spring

  MAT 400 | Hours: 3

  MAT 347 | Hours: 4

• Summer 

  MAT 490 | Hours: 3