Mathematics Education

Concentration Requirements

Required Courses - 18 SH

MHE 501Number Concepts & Operations for Teachers

3

and any five of the following courses

MHE 502Modern Algebra for Teachers

3

MHE 510Geometry for Teachers

3

MHE 511Number Theory for Teachers

3

MHE 512Topics and Applications of Statistics and Probability

3

MHE 515History of Mathematics

3

MHE 523Differentiating Mathematics Instruction

3

MHE 541Advanced Methods for Teaching Middle School Mathematics

3

or

MGE 514Methods of Teaching Middle Grades Mathematics

3

This coursework, along with the fulfillment of other requirements, can be applied to the State of Illinois endorsement in Middle Grades Mathematics Education. Candidates who wish to earn a Middle School Mathematics endorsement must complete MHE 541 or MGE 514. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for more details.

This endorsement applies to candidates who have Illinois' prior Middle Level Education approvals and can add the new Mathematics for Middle Grades Education. Candidates without MLE approvals must complete Middle Grades Education Subsequent Teaching Endorsement program.