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Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education, Ed.D.

Take the next step in your career with the IU Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in mathematics education. This program is designed to be flexible for math teachers and instructional leaders looking to supplement their master’s degree with advanced-level coursework.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 60

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $500.17

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $599.51

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

As a student in the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in mathematics education, you’ll develop the skills you need to work in a variety of educational domains, such as research, teacher education, and curriculum development. This program allows you to learn new strategies for engaging students—from problem-based, discussion-rich teaching methods to appropriate uses of technology in math classrooms.

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

As an IU Online student, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

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: March 1

Your IU Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in mathematics education prepares you for career paths such as:

  • Teaching and teacher education in higher education
  • Leadership roles in K–12
  • Independent consultant
  • Scholar

To earn an Ed.D. 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)

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

Major area: Mathematics education courses. 

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

Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-N 730 Understanding and Using Assessments in Mathematics Education 3 Credits
EDUC-N 731 Exploring Research-Based Mathematics Curriculum 3 Credits
EDUC-N 732 Understanding Mathematics Learning to Inform Teaching 3 Credits
EDUC-N 733 Exploring Equity in Mathematics Education 3 Credits
EDUC-N 734 Technology in Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3 Credits
EDUC-N 735 Mathematics Teacher Education and Leadership 3 Credits
EDUC-N 736 Problem Solving in Mathematics Learning and Teaching  3 Credits

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

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

Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-N 717 Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education 3 Credits
EDUC-N 717 Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education 3 Credits
EDUC-N 717 Professional Seminar in Mathematics Education 3 Credits

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

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

Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-J 705 Literature Review 3 Credits
EDUC-J 605 Independent Research Experience in Curriculum & Instruction 3 Credits

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