Department of Mathematics and Philosophy

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Mathematics - Teacher Education Option

Students in this comprehensive major earn a degree in mathematics and obtain an Illinois Professional Educator License to teach mathematics in grades 9-12. The program produces teachers who can find employment and share their knowledge and appreciation of mathematics with the youth of Illinois and other states. Some students choose to continue on to graduate school and then may teach mathematics at the community college, college, or university level. In all cases, the graduates of this program have the opportunity to impact and inspire future generations by exposing them to the beauty and power of mathematics.

Students are well trained in a variety of fundamental mathematical areas. In addition to studying pure and applied mathematics and statistics, students in this option obtain professional skills in education courses as well as student teaching. Our program is designed to uphold the highest standards of State of Illinois educational requirements. As a result, students that obtained B. S. degree with our department pass the Illinois Professional Educator License test at the rate of 100%.

Highlights
  • Opportunity to teach an intermediate algebra lab twice per week under mathematics faculty supervision. This paid on-campus experience is in addition to teaching experiences out in the schools.
  • Requirements are sufficiently flexible to allow for individual interests and some specialization based on career goals.
  • Our Mathematics Education program is nationally recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
  • The Mathematics Resource Office (MRO) provides hands-on learning materials, lesson planning resources, tables for student work, and an iPad mini-lab.
  • Students attend professional teacher conferences with area teachers.

Visit the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) to learn more about WIU's Teacher Education Programs .