The University of Illinois Admission Requirements and Financial Aid Mathematics Education Advanced graduate studies in Mathematics Education at UIUC offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of those preparing to assume leadership in this time of extensive reform in the teaching and learning of mathematics at all levels, from early childhood through college. Graduates of the specialization fill many roles, including resource teachers and department heads in schools, curriculum coordinators in school district and state departments of education, faculty members in community and four year colleges, and researchers in universities specializing in mathematics education. The Mathematics Education Specialization is housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, but maintains vital links with other units in the College of Education and the campus. Mathematics education has an especially strong connection with the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Specialization encourages a student-centered perspective in teaching and learning, and is also committed to exploring the potential of technology to enhance and transform the classroom.
Emphasis is placed on research, evaluation, and curriculum development.
More details on degree requirements are contained in the Graduate Programs Handbook from the Instructional Programs Office of the College of Education. With the assistance of an advisor each student assembles an individualized course of study. Plans are currently underway to provide for doctoral-level specialization in statistics education. The Graduate Program of the College of Education has additional requirements such as research methodology and early research experiences. In addition to course work, students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in the design, implementation, and evaluation of mathematics education research through several ongoing projects.