DePaul University

Master of Science in Middle School Mathematics Education (MSME)

Welcome to the home page of the MSME, a joint program offered by the DePaul University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Education. We are now recruiting for a  new cohort scheduled to start June, 2010.

This new joint program has been designed collaboratively by faculty from DePaul University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and its School of Education in collaboration with teacher leaders from the Chicago Public Schools.  The design includes innovative approaches and strategies that interweave:

·         content and pedagogy throughout the participants’ experiences,

·         the use of technology in the classroom, and

·         investigation of research-based curricular materials supported by the Chicago Public Schools.

During their course of study teachers will have the opportunity to engage in action research and lesson study to implement ideas and knowledge acquired in the program directly to their classrooms.   The program also offers teachers an opportunity to become active members in DePaul’s existing teacher learning communities.

The program consists of 12 required courses, which include all courses necessary for a middle school mathematics endorsement as well as the three-course CPS Algebra Initiative sequence.  The courses address the appropriate Illinois Content Area Standards in Elementary Education.   Click here for a schedule of classes  and here for a description of the courses for the program.

This page will be updated as more information is available so check back often.   

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Application Process:

We are now accepting applications!  We will continue to accept applications until the cohort is filled.  Applications completed by May 24, 2010 will be considered in the first round of admissions decisions.  Those applicants will be notified of our decision by the first week of June. 

How to apply:

• First click here to access the check-list  items required of all  School of Education applicants.    
• Next click here  to access the check-list of  items required by the MSME program, including a link to download the required supplemental application form.  This section and the supplemental form outlines the specific requirements for your Personal Statement and letters of recommendation.
• Finally click here to access the on-line application form for the DePaul School of Education Graduate Programs.  Follow the instructions in the first screen carefully.   Choose the School of Education from the School/College drop down menu, and the MS - Middle School Math  from the intended major drop-down menu.   All applicants (those seeking endorsement only and those interested in the full master's degree) are required to apply to the master's program.
• Please note that the $40 application fee will be waived for teachers who work in the Chicago Public Schools as a part of a grant initiative.  If you are employed by CPS at the time of your application you are  therefore NOT required to pay the application fee, so please ignore the application fee page even if it has a $40 balance showing.

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Location and Date Information for the Summer 2010 cohort:

• The two classes offered during the summer will be held on the DePaul University Lincoln Park campus.  Future courses will be held at a CPS school. 
• The courses will run 6/21-7/29 MTuTh 3-6:30.

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Financial Aid:

• Students in the program can  apply for a federal Teach grant.   You can get more information about the grant at the DePaul Financial Aid page:  Teach Grant.  Please read the description carefully as there are conditions that need to be met to be eligible for this grant, as well as future commitments you must agree to.

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Special Financial Aid for CPS teachers:

• CPS teachers who are not currently endorsed in mathematics are eligible for additional tuition scholarships.  Click here for more information. 

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Web Pages for Existing Cohorts:

• Summer '10 Cohort: Click here to view your cohort web page.
• January '10 Cohort: Click here to view your cohort web page.
• Fall '09 Leadership Cohort:  Click here to view your cohort web page.

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Contact information: 

Dr. Nell Cobb; MSME Program Director  ncobb@depaul.edu 
Dr. Ayse Sahin; MSME Program Director asahin@depaul.edu

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Updated:  April 27, 2010