New Experiences for Instructors of Dual Enrollment (NExIDE)
About the Program
The purpose of the NExIDE Scholarship program is to provide financial support and incentives to eligible Indiana public high school mathematics teachers who teach or plan to teach dual credit mathematics. Based on expectations from the Higher Learning Commission, college faculty are required to have completed a master’s degree in their discipline or to have completed a master’s degree in another field with 18 hours of graduate credit in their discipline. This requirement includes dual credit teachers who teach college classes in the high school setting.
The program is funded through a STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund grant administered by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Benefits of the Program
Participating teachers in the NExIDE program will receive two primary benefits:
About the Classes
USI offers seven online graduate courses in mathematics that are designed specifically for secondary teachers. The prerequisite for graduate courses in mathematics at USI is 24 credit hours in undergraduate mathematics, which includes 3 semesters of calculus. In general, only one course is typically offered each fall, spring and summer term. These classes include the following:
Pursuing a Master of Science in Education
For students who need to complete a full degree, USI offers a Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) in Mathematics Teaching. For individuals in this program, the NExIDE grant will support either completion of the MSE degree or the 18 hours of coursework in mathematics. Completion of the entire MSE degree requires 15 credit hours from the Department of Teacher Education in addition to 18 credit hours in mathematics.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in the program need to complete two applications:
For More Information
Contact Dr. Rick Hudson, NExIDE project director at 812-465-1241 or rhudson@usi.edu for additional information.