The Ph.D. in Mathematics Education is designed for students with a strong background in both mathematics and mathematics education who wish to be leading researchers in mathematics education. This degree combines graduate-level study of mathematics and mathematics education with work in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and other supporting fields as appropriate to your area of interest.
Students work with an advisory committee to construct a program of study that bridges their background with your career aspirations. Typical coursework will include mathematics through the equivalent of a master’s degree, qualitative and quantitative research methods, mathematics education research in learning, curriculum, teaching, and critical issues, and other supporting fields (e.g., educational psychology, statistics, sociology, etc.) as appropriate.
To complete this degree, students must pass written and oral comprehensive examinations, pass a written and oral prospectus, and write a dissertation that reflects the highest levels of scholarship in mathematics education. If a student does not have some form of substantial teaching experience (although not necessarily as a classroom teacher) upon entering the program, they will be expected to acquire these skills during their studies.
AnnaMarie Conner Director of Graduate Studies aconner@uga.edu Katrina Neidlinger Graduate Program Administrator katrinaa@uga.edu