University of Missouri

Submitted by ottensam on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 7:35pm

The University of Missouri at Columbia has a 4-5 year, full-time residential Ph.D. program in mathematics education. Doctoral students have opportunities to engage in research projects and with undergraduate preservice teachers. There are 6 faculty members active in mathematics education and their research activities intersect around the empowerment of teachers and learners in K-12 settings. The faculty, in conjunction with the approximately 10 doctoral students, form a strong and supportive community with collaborative sub-groups as well as full-group meetings every Friday.

Learn more at https://cehd.missouri.edu/degree/mathematics-education-phd/ 

The main application period is in the Fall, with a start date typically the following August. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required as part of the application.

Faculty
Number of full-time faculty in mathematics education: 
6
Number of post-doctoral faculty in mathematics education: 
0
Number of adjunct faculty in mathematics education: 
2
Doctoral Students in Mathematics Education
Number of FEMALE part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of full-time doctoral students on research/teaching assistantships: 
10
Number of part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of full-time international students: 
5
Number of full-time doctoral students: 
10
Number of FEMALE full-time doctoral students: 
7
Number of MALE part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of MALE full-time doctoral students: 
3
Financial Support
Academic year (9-month) stipend for teaching/research assistantship?: 
19000
Percent of tuition waived for doctoral students on teaching/research assistantships?: 
100
Does your institution have scholarships/fellowships dedicated to doctoral students in mathematics education?: 
Yes
Prerequisites
Mathematics background: 
1
General Program Requirements
Is there a residence requirement?: 
Yes
If a residency is required, please provide relevant details.: 

This full-time program involves regular meetings on campus in Columbia every week.

Is competency in a foreign language required?: 
No
Profile of students entering doctoral program during the most recent academic year.
Number of students admitted this year: 
1
Number of students with K -12 mathematics teaching experience: 
1
Length of program
Typical number of years of full-time work required to complete doctorate when entering with a masters degree: 
4 years
Program Graduates
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2000: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2001: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2002: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2003: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2004: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2005: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2006: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2007: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2008: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2009: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2010: 
4
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2011: 
6
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2012: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2013: 
4
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2014: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2015: 
3
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2016: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2017: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2018: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2019: 
2
During the last 5 years, the number of Ph.D. graduates that took positions in
regional or state supervisors: 
0
mathematics departments: 
3
schools of education: 
7
other places: 
1
school districts: 
1
To find more information about this program:
Effective Date(s) of Program Information: 
Fri, 09/19/2025
Contact Name: 
Corey Webel
Contact Email: 
webelcm@missouri.edu
City Website: 
https://www.como.gov/
Institution Website: 
https://missouri.edu/
Program Website: 
https://cehd.missouri.edu/degree/mathematics-education-phd/
Special features or areas of interest that would be of interest to potential doctoral students: 

The True/False Film Festival is the best documentary film festival in the country. https://truefalse.org/

The bike trails in Columbia, and connecting across Missouri, are splendid. https://bikekatytrail.com/

The cost of living is quite affordable here in Mid-Missouri.