Mathematics Education, Ph.D.

Suggested Application Deadline: January 15 (summer or fall semester start) or October 1 (spring semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or equivalent (at least 30 credits of undergraduate mathematics from the calculus level up)
• Master’s degree required in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field
• The equivalent of two years of teaching experience at the K-16 level
• Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
• Personal statement, including a discussion of your research
• Professional/academic writing sample
• Resume or CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• GRE is optional (not required)
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)

We expect students to have earned a master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field prior to being admitted to the doctoral program. Syracuse University offers these degree programs. We generally do not admit students who do not have teaching experience.

Financial Support

• All applications are considered for assistantships with program faculty and within the rest of the School of Education. It is recommended that you get your application in as early as possible in order to be considered, and are encouraged to contact admissions to discuss opportunities further.
• School of Education Endowed Scholarships
• More financial aid and scholarship resources

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505

Joanna Masingila, Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence; Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education

jomasing@syr.edu|315.443.1471