Because student needs and interests vary, there is flexibility in the Mathematics master's degree program at Illinois State University. In addition to allowing students to get a strong general background in mathematics, our program allows students to concentrate in:
- secondary mathematics education
- preparation for teaching at a community college level
- preparation for continuing on to a Ph.D. program in mathematics or mathematics education, or computational or applied mathematics
A master's degree requires either 32 credit hours without a thesis, or 30 credit hours with a thesis.
In addition to offering our traditional master's degree program in mathematics, we also provide options for an online/hybrid master’s degree in mathematics program that is offered synchronously in the evenings and summer to accommodate teachers’ schedules.
A sample plan of study for the online/hybrid master’s degree in mathematics is available on the Department of Math website.
Please see the Graduate Catalog for additional requirements and information.