Overview

PhD Program in Mathematics Education / PhD Program in Mathematics Education is located in San Marcos, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19

Applied

11

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

90

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 10th	January 10th	No
Spring deadline	August 10th	August 10th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE not required
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Baccalaureate degree or higher (or the equivalent thereof) in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field from a regionally accredited university (transcripts), 3.0 GPA, in last 60 hours of UG courses, interview with faculty, resume, statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, 2 years teaching experience. See admissions website.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 78
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$34,749

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 10
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

31

Total Graduate Students

16%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.35%
Black or African American	6.45%
White or Caucasian	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	6.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	6.45%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Faculty

14

Total faculty

Full-time - 14

Part-time - 0

Male (7)

Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research:

StudentsÔÇÖ mathematical thinking and cognition, research in undergraduate mathematics education (RUME), the impact of mathematical modeling tasks on studentsÔÇÖ mathematical thinking, and how mathematical reasoning supports STEM education; focus on mathematical practices, inquiry-oriented instruction, and proof-oriented mathematics; modeling students' constructions of quantities (e.g., angularity, length, etc.), how these constructions change over time, and how they vary across contexts; teaching e

Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:

882,164

Location & Contact

Address 601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX  78666
United States

Contact Dr. Sharon Strickland
Doctoral Program Director
Email: mathgrad@txstate.edu
Phone: 512-2453444

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