Collegiate Mathematics Education

Department:

Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Science Education

College:

College of Science and Letters

Degrees:

Doctor of Philosophy in Collegiate Mathematics Education

Description:

This joint Ph.D. program is offered through a collaboration of the departments of Applied Mathematics and Mathematics and Science Education. The objective of the program is to provide advanced education in the teaching and learning of collegiate mathematics through coursework and original research. These advanced studies will enable graduates to teach a wide range of college-level mathematics courses, conduct theoretical and practical research on collegiate mathematics teaching and learning, or develop and evaluate college mathematics curriculum.

Specializations:

Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Science Education Certificate Programs:

Distance Learning:

Not offered

Dual Degrees / Joint Degrees:

Research Facilities:

Research Areas:

Admission Requirements:

Completion of a master's or bachelor's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics is preferred. Candidates whose degree is in another related field (for example, computer science, physics, or engineering) and whose background in mathematics is strong are also eligible for admission and are encouraged to apply.

Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA: 3.0/4.0
Minimum GRE score: 1100 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing)
Minimum TOEFL score (if required): 600
Professional statement of goals/objectives (2 pages)
Vita
Three letters of recommendation
An interview may be required.

How to apply:

Graduate Admission

Departmental Website:

http://www.iit.edu/csl/am/
http://www.iit.edu/csl/msed/

The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.