Undergrad Math Schools: Consider EIU & UIC + Other Suggestions

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The discussion centers around selecting a college for undergraduate studies in Mathematics with a focus on secondary education. The original poster is considering Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) but seeks to expand their options. Suggestions include prestigious institutions like MIT, the University of Waterloo, Harvard, and Stanford, known for strong mathematics programs. However, it is emphasized that for a degree specifically in math education, liberal arts colleges with dedicated programs may be more suitable than highly ranked research universities. Additionally, there is advice to consider attending a different university for graduate studies, potentially opting for a public undergraduate institution followed by a private graduate school.
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I'm nearing the end of high school and am looking for a college/university for my undergraduate studies. I am planning to major in Mathematics with a concentraion in secondary education. I only have two schools on my list to consider/apply, they are EIU and UIC (because good teachers I know have attended these schools), however, I would like to expand the list so that I have a wider selection to choose from. Any suggestions for good undergraduate math education schools?
 
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anywhere in the world?
 
Yes, the location of the school doesn't matter to me.
 
Um i think he really means anywhere in the world that has a math program. Just go to the university close to your house
 
kramer733 said:
Um i think he really means anywhere in the world that has a math program. Just go to the university close to your house

Haha that's not what I meant.

MIT and the University of Waterloo are prestigious schools for math in North America.
 
Although it doesn't matter as much where you go for undergrad, I guess I'll just list the most prestigious/top math undergrads for you to keep in mind: Harvard, Berkeley, Princeton, MIT, U of Chicago, Caltech, Stanford, UCLA, Yale, etc.

EDIT: Also, note that you should probably go to a different university for graduate school if you intend to do that. This means that if you want to try out both a public + private university for a wider spectrum, try a public university undergrad and private grad. That's my plan anyways.
 
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If you want a degree in math *education*, I would not be going to MIT, and probably not any of the high-powered schools listed. I would go to a liberal arts school that has a program in it.
 
Both UCLA and Berkeley have math teaching programs housed in the math department.
 

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