Statement describing teaching experience 3. Statement describing professional goals. Description of coursework in mathematics and mathematics education as requested by the Department. Generally, all of this material must be received before the application will be considered. Because the Department will be requesting information about coursework, it is important that the applicant be in contact with the Department during the application process.
Most students enter the doctoral program after earning a master's degree.
Individuals wishing to focus on elementary-middle school levels will enter the program with teaching experience at these levels and will have specialization in mathematics at the undergraduate level, including collegiate coursework in calculus, algebra, and geometry. Other persons will most likely have secondary school teaching experience and an undergraduate degree in mathematics education or mathematics. The sixteen faculty in Mathematics Education comprise a strong group with a high national and international reputation. Faculty members are active in state and national professional organizations, serving in a wide range of responsibilities. Department overview Financial Support Assistantships involving teaching, research, and curriculum design are available.