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Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D.

Program Overview

A new generation of mathematics students deserves a new generation of mathematics professors. Our doctoral program is designed to prepare our graduates not only to do research but also to be successful at teaching collegiate mathematics.

AT A GLANCE

Degree Type
Doctorate
Format
On Campus
Credit Hours
75 Credit Hours
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Why This Program & What You'll Learn

As part of our close-knit mathematical sciences program, you'll receive more personal attention than you might expect from a small class. You'll get the intensive training needed to teach collegiate mathematics effectively. You’ll also be prepared to conduct your own research program in your future career.  Each of our doctoral students can specialize in mathematics or mathematics education research and will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and other graduate students on both research and teaching.  

Every doctoral candidate participates in a pair of semester-long teaching internships, during which you'll teach upper-level math classes under the supervision of an experienced faculty member. 

As a doctoral student, you can: 

  • Hear from a wide range of expert speakers through our active colloquium program and our research seminars.
  • Explore topics beyond your required coursework through graduate student seminars. 
  • Participate in active student groups such as our AMS Graduate Student Chapter.

Courses What Will Transfer Department of Mathematics

Program Highlights

As a doctoral candidate in our mathematical sciences program, you will:

  • Build your pedagogical skills along with your research. Every student takes a full year of classes to learn how to teach college-level math.
  • Participate in two semester-long teaching internships, where you'll teach math under the supervision of an experienced faculty member.
  • Get the kind of experience to prepare you for a career. Since 2000, more than 50 students have graduated from this program, taking jobs in 20+ states and 6+ countries.

Concentrations

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This program equips you to confidently teach college-level mathematics through hands-on training, mentorship and research opportunities. You will gain valuable experience in upper-level math instruction by completing two semester-long teaching internships and collaborating closely with experienced faculty.

The curriculum emphasizes pedagogy and effective teaching strategies, focusing on integrating technology, fostering cooperative learning and applying inquiry-based methods. Faculty and students actively study how technology impacts teaching, what drives student motivation in math and how gender and culture influence learning. They also research global math applications, quantitative literacy and reasoning.

With the mathematical sciences Ph.D. concentration, you'll pursue broad knowledge or specialize in-depth in certain areas of interest and prepare to work effectively in non-academic settings. Areas of study include algebraic geometry, combinatorics and graph theory, differential geometry, functional analysis, number theory and many others.

Careers & Outcomes

As a graduate of the mathematical sciences program, you'll be well prepared to become a faculty member at a college or university, or pursue corporate work.

Career Projected Salary
College Professor/Instructor $84,380
Data Analyst (General) $72,247
Financial Quantitative Analyst $99,890
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