Founded in 1857, it has expanded to the point where approximately 19,000 students work in 57 major fields of study. Graduate programs began in 1943. Master's degrees are offered in more than 30 academic areas. Doctoral degrees are awarded in nine areas, including mathematics education. The University is in Bloomington-Normal, a Central Illinois community of 100,000.
Special programs are available for applicants with less preparation.
Recipients are engaged in teaching, tutoring, and other support activities for approximately 18 hours a week. Graduates Master's degree recipients are engaged in teaching, business, and industry, and many have continued their education at the doctoral level. The quality of these graduates has enabled Illinois State to enjoy an excellent reputation statewide and nationwide, both in the preparation of teachers and in the training of business and industrial leaders. Program options Student needs and interests vary, so there is flexibility in the master's degree program. Courses are offered regularly in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, computer-related mathematics, geometry, history of mathematics, mathematics education, number theory, statistics, and discrete mathematics.