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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 60
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $520.17
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $623.49
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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)
| 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)
| 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)
| 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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