• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    60
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $480.93
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $576.45

Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education, EdD

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The IU Online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in mathematics education is designed for math teachers and instructional leaders looking to supplement their master’s degree with advanced-level coursework.  

Courses focus on:

  • effective teaching.
  • mathematical thinking and learning.
  • equity in mathematics education.
  • mathematics curriculum, assessment, and teacher education.
  • research methods, and their uses for improving education.

You develop the skills you need to work in a variety of domains in this field, such as research, teacher education, and curriculum development. You learn new strategies for engaging students—from problem-based, discussion-rich teaching methods to appropriate uses of technology in math classrooms. 

Degree Requirements

To earn an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in mathematics education, you must complete 60 credit hours. 

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Major area: mathematics education (30 credits)
    • Type 1: Mathematics education topic courses (15-18 credits)
    • Type 2: Professional seminar courses (6-9 credits)
    • Type 3: Linkage courses (6 credits)
  • Inquiry courses (12 credits)
  • Electives (9 credits)
  • Dissertation courses (9 credits)

Download a printable PDF summary of the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education. 

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume 
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)
  • No GRE is required for applicants with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution, though some funding opportunities are predicated on competitive GRE scores.
Application Deadlines

Fall semester: May 1

Summer semester: Mar 1

Courses

Major area: Mathematics education courses

Type 1: Mathematics Education Topic Courses (15-18 credits, 5-6 courses)

EDUC-N 730Understanding and Using Assessments in Mathematics Education

3 Credits

EDUC-N 731Exploring Research-Based Mathematics Curriculum3 Credits
EDUC-N 732Understanding Mathematics Learning to Inform Teaching3 Credits
EDUC-N 733Exploring Equity in Mathematics Education3 Credits
EDUC-N 734Technology in Mathematics Teaching and Learning3 Credits
EDUC-N 735Mathematics Teacher Education and Leadership3 Credits
EDUC-N 736Problem Solving in Mathematics Learning and Teaching3 Credits

Type 2: Professional Seminar Courses (6-9 credits, 2-3 courses)

EDUC-N 717Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education3 Credits
EDUC-N 717Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education3 Credits
EDUC-N 717Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education 3 Credits

Type 3: Linkage Courses (6 credits, 2 courses)

EDUC-J 705Literature Review 3 Credits
EDUC-J 605Independent Research Experience in Curriculum & Instruction3 Credits

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $480.93
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1442.79
Note: 

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $576.45
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1729.35
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