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Department of Mathematical Sciences

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172400
Bozeman, MT 59717-2400

Tel: (406) 994-3601
Fax: (406) 994-1789
Location: 2-214 Wilson Hall

Department Chair

Dr. Ken Bowers

math@math.montana.edu

Ph.D. Programs in Mathematical Sciences Specializing in Mathematics Education

Program Guidelines

This document supplements the Montana State University Graduate Catalog.

At Montana State University, there are two paths to a doctoral degree emphasizing mathematics education.

  • Path #1 is designed for candidates with research interests focused on university mathematics and mathematics education. This path leads to a Ph.D. in Mathematics specializing in Mathematics Education from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, College of Letters and Science. Graduates of this program generally seek employment in a university Mathematics Department.
  • Path #2 is designed for candidates with research interests focused on junior/senior high school mathematics teaching and teacher education. This path leads to an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary Education Emphasis with a Mathematics Minor from the Department of Education, College of Education, Health & Human Development. Graduates of this program generally seek employment in a university Education Department.


Updated: 02/07/2012