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Bachelor of Mathematics Teacher Education
- University Park, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A mathematics degree with teacher preparation leading to Illinois secondary licensure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Use mathematical reasoning and quantitative methods to analyze problems in Mathematics Teacher Education. Evaluate assumptions
- Explain conclusions
- And communicate results precisely.
Career outcomes
- High school mathematics teacher
- Middle school mathematics teacher
- Instructional coordinator
- Curriculum developer
- STEM education specialist
- Education program coordinator
Curriculum
- Core areas of algebra
- Calculus
- Statistics and applied mathematics combined with professional education coursework and field experiences
- Approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for initial secondary licensure
- With a middle school endorsement option.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Freshman: official high school transcript or GED
- Unweighted GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Fewer than 24 college credits
- Transfer: more than 24 college credits and good standing
- Coursework from outside the US needs a NACES or AICE course-by-course evaluation
- English test (IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic)
- Financial statement for F-1/J-1.
- Unweighted high school GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (freshman).
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Freshman: official high school transcript or GED, Unweighted GPA 2.0, Fewer than 24 college credits, Transfer: more than 24 college credits and good standing, Foreign coursework needs a NACES/AICE course-by-course evaluation.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT section minimums only (reading 19
- PTE Academic writing 16
- Duolingo listening 18
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Support Evidence.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: freshman applicants need a high school transcript or GED with unweighted 2.0 GPA. Apply online and pay the 25 USD application fee. Send official transcripts to Admissions
- With a NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US study
- English test scores and a financial statement for F-1/J-1. After admission
- The Office of International Services issues the I-20 F- or DS-2019 J- to your GSU email
- Then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,154 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Mathematics Teacher Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
12 Jan 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,154 USD per year. The application fee is $25 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,976 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT section minimums only (reading 19, PTE Academic writing 16, Duolingo listening 18.