Mathematics Education EdD

For Mathematics Education EdD, the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Jul 1, 2027; tuition fees are 34,971 USD per year.

This is a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program focused on Mathematics Education. It emphasizes breadth of professional coursework with a focus on educational practice, requiring competence in statistical research methodology, computer programming, and the epistemology of mathematics. The program culminates in a dissertation that contributes knowledge to the field, potentially through experimental studies in learning, curriculum design and evaluation, or analytical studies in policy theory.

Focus areas include experimental studies in learning, design and formative evaluation of mathematics curricula, analytical studies in policy theory in mathematics education.

The program requires a minimum of 75 semester hours of approved graduate credit, with at least 45 points taken under Teachers College registration. Candidates must also pass certification examinations upon completion of 60 graduate points, covering mathematics and mathematics education competencies.

Admission requires prior study in mathematics or mathematics education totaling at least 36 semester hours of credit. Applicants must submit an online application with a statement of purpose and resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and pay a $75 application fee. English proficiency exam results are required if applicable.

The programme totals about 75 credit hours. Full-time and part-time campus-based enrollment formats are available. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Teachers College has helped shape the field of special education and carries forward John Dewey’s global educational legacy. Graduate study focuses on pressing problems in education and related fields, with work spanning literacy, dual enrollment, educational technology, sustainability, youth mental health, and the public good. Students engage with research, special lectures, colloquia, and workshops alongside their academic programs.

The College connects professional preparation with practical innovation. Student innovators can validate education technology tools, connect with alumni, and develop projects intended to create educational impact. Its community also includes educators, researchers, faculty, staff, and alumni working across education and related areas. Alumni recognition includes graduates who have pursued careers and advanced study in fields connected to education, research, and public service.

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