University of Houston

Submitted by magallagher27 on Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:58am

Mathematics education research is an ever-evolving field and our PhD in CUIN with an emphasis in mathematics education prepares future scholars to lead this field in new directions.  

Our program prepares Ph.D. students for
•    Academic positions:
•    Educational researchers in mathematics education
•    Mathematics teacher educators
•    Non-academic positions
•    Researcher in non-profits, think-tanks
•    Curriculum developer
•    Program evaluation
 

Faculty
Number of full-time faculty in mathematics education: 
6
Financial Support
Does your institution have scholarships/fellowships dedicated to doctoral students in mathematics education?: 
No
Prerequisites
Mathematics background: 
1
General Program Requirements
Is there a residence requirement?: 
Yes
If a residency is required, please provide relevant details.: 

Our program is face-to-face, so living in the area to be able to attend classes is important.

Is competency in a foreign language required?: 
No
Length of program
Typical number of years of full-time work required to complete doctorate when entering with a masters degree: 
4 years
To find more information about this program:
Effective Date(s) of Program Information: 
Thu, 01/27/2022
Contact Name: 
Melissa Gallagher
Contact Email: 
magallagher2@uh.edu
City Website: 
https://www.houstontx.gov/
Program Website: 
https://uh.edu/education/degree-programs/cuin-phd/
Special features or areas of interest that would be of interest to potential doctoral students: 

Our program is focused on social justice education and situated in one of the most diverse cities in the USA.