University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Faculty
Number of full-time faculty in mathematics education: 
3
Number of post-doctoral faculty in mathematics education: 
0
Number of adjunct faculty in mathematics education: 
0
Doctoral Students in Mathematics Education
Number of FEMALE part-time doctoral students: 
3
Number of full-time doctoral students on research/teaching assistantships: 
0
Number of part-time doctoral students: 
6
Number of full-time international students: 
0
Number of full-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of FEMALE full-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of MALE part-time doctoral students: 
3
Number of MALE full-time doctoral students: 
0
Financial Support
Academic year (9-month) stipend for teaching/research assistantship?: 
18000
Percent of tuition waived for doctoral students on teaching/research assistantships?: 
0
Does your institution have scholarships/fellowships dedicated to doctoral students in mathematics education?: 
No
Prerequisites
Mathematics background: 
1
General Program Requirements
Is there a residence requirement?: 
Yes
If a residency is required, please provide relevant details.: 

Three continuous semesters whether on-line or on site.

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: 
6
Number of students with K -12 mathematics teaching experience: 
6
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: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2001: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2002: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2003: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2004: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2005: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2006: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2007: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2008: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2009: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2010: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2011: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2012: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2013: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2014: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2015: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2016: 
0
During the last 5 years, the number of Ph.D. graduates that took positions in
regional or state supervisors: 
0
mathematics departments: 
0
schools of education: 
0
unknown: 
0
other places: 
0
school districts: 
0
To find more information about this program:
Effective Date(s) of Program Information: 
Sat, 08/01/2015 to Wed, 06/22/2016
Contact Name: 
James A. Telese, Professor of Mathematics Education
Contact Email: 
City Website: 
Institution Website: 
Special features or areas of interest that would be of interest to potential doctoral students: 

The university is situated along the southern border of Texas, in close proximity to Mexico.  The local schools have a large bilingual population.  The univesity is also close to South Padre Island, a resort area and offers wonderful boating, fishing, kayaking, birding, and other outdoor recreational activities.