Mathematics Teacher Education

As a student in the mathematics education program at illinois state university, you will be challenged, tested, supported, and you will be rewarded. you will be challenged to extend your knowledge and experience in mathematics through courses taken by students completing other sequences within the department's major, as well as through courses in education. you will become a mathematician, and you will become a teacher. as a mathematics education student, you will be tested as you strive to meet the standards of excellence established for those becoming mathematics teachers. at illinois state, support comes from your professors, your advisor, your fellow students, and many others who play a role in the success of the program. you will be rewarded, not only through a great sense of accomplishment in earning your undergraduate degree and teacher certification, but also through the many career opportunities that await newly certified mathematics teachers. having a degree in mathematics will also open many doors if you choose to do something other than teach.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Research development design data processing testing operations quality control statistical processing control environmental analysis consulting employers industries including: manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, communications, machinery, electrical equipment , pharmaceuticals, other private industries' consulting firms strategies note that greatest demand is for applied mathematicians with skills in computerscience, electronics design and theory, statistics and probability. developcomputer and research skills. learn to use relevant software packages. earna master's degree in math, business, or related field for advanced positionsor for consulting jobs. maintain excellent g.p.a. for graduate/professionalschool admission. gain relevant experience through internships, volunteering, summer, or part-time jobs. develop good oral and written communication skills. learn to work well in teams. government research administration employers federal agencies including defense, labor, justice, agriculture, health andhuman services, transportation, commerce, treasury, nasa, and library of congress state agencies involving research and problem-solving teams strategies become familiar with government hiring procedures. make contacts through involvementin campus, local, or state politics. obtain internship with local, state, or federal government. join related professional organizations. maintain a high grade point average. market research data collection information analysis employers market research firms consumer goods manufacturing firms strategies develop good oral and written communication skills. acquire a business minor. volunteer to assist a professor with research. become a student member of the american marketing association. assist with canvassing/phone interviewing for charities or political campaigns. complete a market research internship. banking branch management credit lending operations systems trusts employers commercial banks regional banks savings and loan associations credit unions strategies complete an internship in a financial institution. develop good interpersonalskills. obtain a business minor. develop excellent computer skills. demonstrate attention to detail. become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus organization. employers public schools private schools colleges and universities strategies obtain appropriate state licensure and/or certification for public school teaching positions. volunteer to teach, supervise, or tutor with organizations such as big brother/sister, ymca, or churches. develop excellent written and oral communication skills. acquire a master's degree or ph.d. for teaching positions at the college or university level. other professions actuary actuary administrator aerodynamics specialist claims adjustor consumer credit/loan officer contract administrator cryptographer database administrator educational mathematics specialist external auditor financial investment analyst inventory control specialist investment banking analyst market research analyst math teacher mathematician mathematics editor operations research analyst production manager professor research analyst statistician systems analyst technical writer trade associate treasury management specialist underwriter weapons consultant weapons engineer weight analyst

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: