Submitted by MHeid on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 11:00pm Javascript is required to view this map.FacultyNumber of full-time faculty in mathematics education: 6Number of post-doctoral faculty in mathematics education: 0Number of adjunct faculty in mathematics education: 0 Doctoral Students in Mathematics EducationNumber of FEMALE part-time doctoral students: 4Number of part-time doctoral students: 7Number of full-time international students: 2Number of full-time doctoral students: 8Number of FEMALE full-time doctoral students: 6Number of MALE part-time doctoral students: 3Number of MALE full-time doctoral students: 3 Financial SupportAcademic year (9-month) stipend for teaching/research assistantship?: 0Percent of tuition waived for doctoral students on teaching/research assistantships?: 100Does your institution have scholarships/fellowships dedicated to doctoral students in mathematics education?: Yes PrerequisitesMathematics background: 2, Equivalent of bachelor's in math required for entry if emphasis is secondary; math masters if emphasis is early college. For completion of the program, equivalent of a masters in math for secondary focused; equivalent of a bachelor's in math for elementary focused; strong masters in math for college focused. General Program RequirementsIs there a residence requirement?: YesIf a residency is required, please provide relevant details.: two consecutive semesters of full time enrollment 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: 2Average GRE Quantitative score: 0Average GRE Verbal score: 0Number of students with K -12 mathematics teaching experience: 1 Length of programTypical number of years of full-time work required to complete doctorate when entering with a masters degree: 5 years Program GraduatesNumber of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2000: 2Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2001: 3Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2002: 1Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2003: 1Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2005: 0Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2006: 0Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2007: 3Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2008: 0Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2010: 2Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2011: 0Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2012: 0Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2013: 5 During the last 5 years, the number of Ph.D. graduates that took positions inregional or state supervisors: 0mathematics departments: 4schools of education: 3unknown: 0other places: 1school districts: 0 To find more information about this program:Contact Name: mkh2@psu.eduContact Email: mkh2@psu.eduInstitution Website: http://www.psu.eduSpecial features or areas of interest that would be of interest to potential doctoral students: The Penn State mathematics education program was a partner in the Mid-Atlantic Center for Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Penn State has strong doctoral emphases in: use of technology in mathematics teaching and learning; development of secondary teacher mathematics and pedagogical knowledge; mathematics teacher education; development of mathematical understandings in elementary, secondary, and early college students. Strong candidates for admission to the doctoral program have significant mathematics background and significant experience teaching mathematics.
