Mathematics Education (PhD)

Montclair State University's PhD program in Mathematics Education prepares candidates for careers in mathematics education that include:

• teaching mathematics and mathematics education at a two-year college,
• teaching mathematics education and conducting research at a four-year college,
• working with state and federal departments of education or foundations,
• serving as a curriculum specialists or math coach for school districts,
• working with commercial curriculum projects, and
• teaching in a middle or secondary classroom and serving as a peer leader.

The program provides candidates with opportunities to obtain expertise in areas such as the teaching of mathematics, educational leadership, and curriculum development. All candidates work with faculty members to conduct research in mathematics education. The program recognizes the influence that teacher leaders have in renewing and strengthening our nation's educational system and the critical importance of strong education programs in our nation's quest for improving our social and political democracy while maintaining its high technological standards.

Admissions

Initial admission status requires that students meet the minimum admissions criteria. Prospective students must submit the following for consideration:

• A completed and signed application for doctoral study
• A personal essay describing their view of the relevance of doctoral education to their personal and professional development
• A statement discussing areas of potential research interest
• Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, (WES evaluation, if necessary)
• GRE scores; TOEFL or IELTS scores if necessary
• Three letters of recommendation. At least one must be from a college/university faculty member who can attest to candidate's potential to engage in research.
• Application fee.

Note: Mathematics Education was previously known as Mathematics Pedagogy.

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