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Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) with Specialization in Engineering Education
The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) with specialization in Engineering Education prepares
teachers with mathematics or science certification to infuse traditional content with the 21st century
knowledge and skills associated with emerging critical technologies such as nanotechnology, fuel cells,
and modern manufacturing technology. The program integrates mathematics and science standards for
teaching and learning into the middle school and high school industrial technology endorsements. The
central goal of the program is to empower teachers to implement generative and transformative pedagogy
by using research-based instructional practices and emerging engineering content. Four strands permeate
the program: (1) active learning through such approaches as project-based learning and guided inquiry, (2)
adolescent identity development, (3) action research, and (4) teacher leadership.
Mission
The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) with specialization in Engineering Education prepares
certified middle and high school teachers of mathematics and the sciences to engage their students in
authentic engineering content and processes. Such engagement will stimulate interest in mathematics, the
sciences, and engineering among adolescent students at a formative time in their academic development.
Educational Objectives
The program leading to the Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) with specialization in Engineering
Education is designed to: (1) improve teaching and learning of mathematics, the sciences, and engineering
by increasing the knowledge and skills of teachers; (2) implement quality action research, focusing on
inquiry and problem-solving skills; and (3) integrate research-based pedagogical practices and content.
Program Requirements
Students must complete at least 33 semester hours of graduate work consisting of the following courses:
IEET 590-Topics in Engineering and Engineering Technology (3)
TECH 532- Disaster Preparedness (3)
TLCI 537- Improvement of Instruction (3)
UEET 601- Introduction to Emerging Technologies (3)
UEET 602-Nanotechnology and Applications (3)
UEET 603-Introduction to Energy Engineering (3)
UEET 604-Introduction to Fuel cell and Fuel Cell Power Generation (3)
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UEET 605-Nanoelectronics and Applications (3)
UEET 606-Applied Modern Manufacturing and Quality Control (3)
UEET 607-Internships (3)
UEET 608-Master Project (3)
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Interdisciplinary Academic Centers and Courses
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Specialization in Nanoscience
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This interdisciplinary Ph.D. specialization is supported jointly by Northern Illinois University and Argonne
National Laboratory through a Distinguished Fellowship program. Fellows have access to research
facilities in Argonne National Laboratory. Also, fellows will usually have limited (one year)
undergraduate laboratory teaching responsibilities.
Requirements for the Specialization in Nanoscience within the Ph.D. in Chemistry Ph.D. in
Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Specialization
A student can complete a specialization in nanoscience (nanochemistry) within the Ph.D. program in
chemistry. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience, the requirements are more flexible than
for other chemistry specializations. A minimum of eight courses (24 semester hours, excluding CHEM
515(615), CHEM 590(690), CHEM 598(698), CHEM 599(699), and CHEM 699(799)) must be taken for
graduate credit. At least 12 semester hours must be in chemistry., and a minimum of three courses must be
outside the primary area of study (nanochemistry). Three cCourses outside the primary areas can be
selected from a number of courses from the Department of Physics and the College of Engineering and
Engineering Technology including MEE 511, MEE 534, MEE 550, MEE 592, PHYS 500, PHYS 566,
PHYS 560, PHYS 561, PHYS 567, PHYS 580, PHYS 668, and PHYS 690A. See the Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry section of the Graduate Catalog for details.
Students must complete:
Core Courses (9):
CHEM 500G(600G) Selected Topics in Chemistry: Nanochemistry (3)
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and at least one of the following:
CHEM 446(546) Theoretical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 541(641) Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 542(642) Kinetics (3)
and at least one of the following:
CHEM 522(622) Analytical Separations (3)
CHEM 523(623) Mass Spectrometry (3)
CHEM 524(624) Optical Methods in Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 525(625) Electroanalytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 531(631) Organic Synthesis (3)
CHEM 532(632) Physical Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 575(675) Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules (3)
Distribution Requirements (6):
At least two of the following (if not used to satisfy core courses):
CHEM 446(546) Theoretical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 522(622) Analytical Separations (3)
CHEM 523(623) Mass Spectrometry (3)
CHEM 524(624) Optical Methods in Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 525(625) Electroanalytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 531(631) Organic Synthesis (3)
CHEM 532(632) Physical Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 541(641) Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
CHEM 542(642) Kinetics (3)
CHEM 575(675) Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules (3)
ELE 532(632) VLSI Engineering: Device Design (3)
ELE 535(635) Advanced Electronic Devices (3)
ELE 536(636) Design of Microsystems (3)
ELE 537(637) Thin Film Resistive Sensors (3)
MEE 511(611) Continuum Mechanics (3)
MEE 534(634) Experimental Methods in Materials Science (3)
MEE 550(650) Advanced Thermodynamics (3)
MEE 592(692) Advanced Mechanical Engineering Analysis (3)
PHYS 500(600) Classical Mechanics (3)
PHYS 560(660) Quantum Mechanics I (3)
PHYS 561(661) Quantum Mechanics II (3)
PHYS 566(666) Solid State Physics I (3)
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PHYS 567(667) Solid State Physics II (3)
PHYS 580(680) Introduction to Nanophysics (3)
PHYS 668(768) Quantum Theory of Solids (3)
PHYS 690A(790A) Solid State Physics (3)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
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Course Requirements
A minimum of eight courses (24 semester hours, excluding CHEM 515(615), CHEM 590(690), CHEM
598(698), CHEM 599(699), and CHEM 699(799)) must be taken for graduate credit. At least 15 semester
hours are to be in chemistry except for students in the nanotechnology area interdisciplinary nanoscience
specialization, for whom at least 12 semester hours must be in chemistry. At least one of these courses
must be CHEM 446(546), CHEM 541(641), or CHEM 542(642), or an equivalent physical chemistry
graduate course. A minimum of three courses must be outside the primary area of study. Further
requirements for the nanoscience specialization are given in the “Interdisciplinary Academic Centers and
Courses” section of the Catalog under “Institute of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology (INSET).”
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Master of Science in Teaching
Specialization in Middle School Mathematics Education
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a master’s degree specialization in middle school
mathematics education. Applicants admitted to the program are expected to be certified to teach secondary
school mathematics (6-12) or certified to teach in the elementary school (K-9). Successful completion of
this specialization leads to an endorsement to teach mathematics in the middle school, and to a teacher-
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leader endorsement.
Requirements
The student must complete at least 34 semester hours of graduate work, at least 17 of which need to be in
courses numbered 600-799. At least 22 of the 34 hours must be in mathematical sciences. All courses
outside the mathematical sciences must be approved by the department in advance.
The student must follow a program of study approved by the department. The program will be designed by
the student and his or her adviser and will be built on the program requirements listed below. Students with
inadequate backgrounds in mathematics may be required to remove specific deficiencies.
The student must pass an exit capstone research-based project in MATH 697E in lieu of a comprehensive
examination in middle school mathematics education. A student who fails to pass the capstone project
may, with the permission of the faculty member who is directing the project and with the approval of the
director of graduate studies, repeat it once.
Requirements in Department (22)
MATH 526(526) – Geometry, Numbers, and Algebra (3)
MATH 527(527) – Topics in Calculus and Analysis (3)
MATH 512(612) – The Learning and Teaching of Mathematics, Grades 6–9 (3)
OR MATH 509(509) – Methods of Instruction in the Mathematics Curriculum for Middle School
(Grades 5-8) (3)
MATH 513(613) – The Learning and Teaching of Algebra (3)
MATH 514(614) – The Learning and Teaching of Geometry (3)
MATH 517(617) – Assessment and Evaluation in School Mathematics: Grades K–12 (3)
MATH 596(696) – Topics in Contemporary Mathematics Education: Professional Development (3)
MATH 597E(697E) – Graduate Reading in Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics Education (1)
Requirement outside Department (6)
EPS 508(508) – Theories and Research in Adolescent Behavior and Development (3)
TLCI 537(537) – Improvement of Instruction (3)
Electives in Science, Engineering, or Mathematical Sciences (6-8)
Two of the following:
GEOL 504(604) – Institute for Science Teachers (4). May be repeated as topic changes.
PHYS 505(605) – Institute for Science Teachers (3)
ELE 598K(598K) – Special Topics in Electrical Engineering: Digital Signal Processing (3)
Other approved graduate courses in science, engineering, or mathematical sciences.
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