Mathematics Education (Mathematics and Statistics Dept - Grades 9-20), PhD

Program Overview

The Mathematics Education PhD program at Arizona State University equips students with a strong foundation in mathematics, research skills, and perspectives for incorporating mathematics into core educational areas. The program emphasizes original research in mathematics learning and teaching, preparing graduates for careers in research universities, liberal arts colleges, and education consulting firms. Students benefit from a diverse faculty, interactive learning environment, and potential financial aid options.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Mathematics Education (Mathematics and Statistics Dept - Grades 9-20), PhD
• Offered by: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe
• Degree Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics Education
• Program Description:
• This transdisciplinary PhD program caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Provides a strong foundation in graduate-level mathematics, research skills, and perspectives for incorporating mathematics into core educational areas like curriculum, learning, teaching, and technology.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research in mathematics learning and teaching is integral to the program.
• May be eligible for STEM-OPT extension for up to 36 months.
• Objectives:
• Equip students to effectively convey mathematical concepts through innovative teaching methods.
• Enable students to address original research questions in mathematics education.
• Develop expertise in conducting original research in applied mathematics.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• Requires completion of 84 credit hours, written comprehensive exam, oral comprehensive exam, prospectus, and dissertation.
• Comprises:
• Required Core Courses (12 credit hours)
• Elective Courses (42 credit hours)
• Area Courses (12 credit hours)
• Research (6 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (12 credit hours)
• Course Schedule: Courses offered throughout the year with multiple enrollment sessions.
• Modules:
• Required Core Courses:
• MTE 501: Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education I (3 credits)
• MTE 502: Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education II (3 credits)
• MTE 503: Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education III (3 credits)
• MTE 504: Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education IV (3 credits)
• Elective Courses:
• Students select 4-5 graduate-level courses from mathematics, cognitive science, psychology, educational technology, philosophy or research.
• Area Courses: Students choose 4 graduate-level courses from mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics.
• Research: Students complete 6 credit hours of research.
• Culminating Experience:
• Dissertation prospectus
• Oral dissertation defense
• Submission of final revised dissertation

Assessment:

• Assesses students through written and oral comprehensive exams, dissertation prospectus, and final dissertation defense.

Teaching:

• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and research supervision.
• Faculty comprises experienced researchers and educators in mathematics education.
• Emphasizes an interactive and collaborative learning environment.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers in research universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and education consulting firms.
• Potential roles include faculty-track academic positions, education consultant or analyst, mathematics professor, instructor, or researcher.

Other:

• The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and encourages international applications.
• Students can benefit from financial aid options and tuition assistance programs.
• Admission Requirements
• Application Deadlines
• Program Learning Outcomes