博士 为学生做好在大学中进行研究和教授数学和数学教育的准备。特别是，这个90学分的博士学位 该计划使您可以进行数学教育方面的原创研究，例如关于学生和老师如何学习数学的研究，对学生和老师的数学知识的评估，关于老师的信念的研究以及关于如何实现技术的研究。博士课程主要针对K-12数学的教学。进入该计划的大多数学生都有K-12的教学经验，该计划的毕业生通常会成为大学教师，为中小学教师做准备。
The Ph.D. prepares students to do research and teach mathematics and mathematics education at colleges and universities. Specifically, this 90-credit hour Ph.D. program prepares you to conduct original research on topics in Mathematics Education, such as studies on how students and teachers learn mathematics, examinations of equity in mathematics education, assessments of students and teachers mathematical knowledge, studies about teachers beliefs, and studies about how technology can be used to enhance mathematics learning. The doctoral program focuses on K-12 mathematics teaching and learning. Most students entering the program have K-12 teaching experience, and graduates of the program often become university faculty who prepare elementary and secondary teachers.