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Pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics education equips you for academic careers as a mathematics or education professor, leadership positions in the field, and participation in innovative research. What sets UNH's Ph.D. program apart is its rigorous mathematical foundation, matching the standards of pure mathematics doctorates. You'll take classes with graduate students from pure and applied mathematics while also completing specialized mathematics education courses. To enhance your expertise, you'll select a complementary minor field like statistics, educational psychology, research methods, or STEM subjects.
This program offers comprehensive training in both mathematics and mathematics education, developing future leaders in education and research. Its curriculum pushes the boundaries of knowledge in mathematics education.
Applicants to the Ph.D. in Mathematics Education degree must have BA or BS from an accredited college or university. Successful candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or mathematics education and/or advanced coursework in mathematics.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: April 1 (recommended US; final international); July 1 (final); Spring: Dec. 1.