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Mathematics Education (PhD)

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Mathematics Education (PhD) – STEM Designated Degree Program

Montclair State University’s PhD program in Mathematics Education is designed for students with strong backgrounds and experiences in both mathematics and mathematics education. The program prepares students to make contributions to research and practice in the field through careers including mathematics education researchers, teacher educators, leaders in school districts and educational agencies, mathematics program designers and curriculum developers, and research-driven teachers and school leaders.

Students enter the program with a variety of curricular, pedagogical, psychological, and philosophical experiences and interests related to mathematics education. While enrolled in the program, they become immersed in research, work with faculty and other students on projects, develop and carry out their own projects, and network with other members of the mathematics education research community. And as they do these things, they complete coursework focused on research in mathematics teaching, learning, and curriculum that prepares them for these scholarly activities. As many of our students have experience teaching mathematics at the elementary, secondary, and college levels, their research has the benefit of being grounded in, and applicable to, practice.

All classes are offered on campus in the evenings between 3:45 pm and 8:00 pm. Full-time students take 3 courses each Fall and Spring semester and tend to complete the program in about 5 years; part-time students take 1 or 2 courses per semester and tend to complete the program in 7 years. Some courses are also offered in the summer. 

The Montclair State University Westerdahl Fellowships for Doctoral Studies in Mathematics Education provides full tuition and a stipend of $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.

Along with the PhD in Mathematics Education, the Mathematics Department also offers the following options for graduate study:  Mathematics (MS) and Mathematics (MS) with a concentration in Mathematics Education.

Please refer to our programs of study page for a comprehensive list of all of the graduate programs offered within the university.