Admission Requirements and Application Process

Candidates for the EdD in Mathematics Pedagogy are expected to have a strong background in mathematics or mathematics education with advanced work in the mathematical sciences or closely related disciplines. A master's degree in mathematics education, mathematics, applied mathematics or equivalent that included course work in pure or applied mathematics is required.

To be considered for admission to the EdD in Mathematics Pedagogy prospective students are require to complete a doctoral application that can be obtained by going to http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml and scrolling down to the Paper Application section. A summary of the required documents and steps in the application process is given below.

Required Documents and Steps in the Admission Process

To be considered for initial admission status prospective students are required to meet the following minimum admissions criteria and submit the following for consideration:

1. A completed and signed application for doctoral study
2. A personal essay describing their view of the relevance of doctoral education to their personal and professional development
3. A statement discussing areas of potential research interest
4. Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, (WESS evaluation, if necessary)
5. Scores for the general GRE; TOEFL scores if necessary
6. Three letters of recommendation, including at least two from professional colleagues or college/university faculty who can attest to the candidate's potential for advanced study and research
7. Application fee.


In addition, the program also requires the following;
8. A Master's Degree in Mathematics Education, Mathematics or its equivalent
9. A personal interview with a committee representing the mathematics faculty and the faculty from the College of Education and Human Services.

Application: Applicants to this program are encouraged to submit a self-managed application. "Self-managed"� refers to the process by which the applicant gathers all required documentation and submits it in one packet to the University for review. Montclair State University requires applicants to collect and submit transcripts and letters of reference with the application in the envelope provided in the application package. International students should refer to the additional information included in the application packet. The application deadline is February 15th for U.S. residents. Please note: The international application deadline is November 15th to allow time to obtain a student visa. We encourage you to begin gathering the required admission documents (official transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, etc.) as soon as possible. An admissions committee will review the application materials and make a recommendation on a candidate's initial admission status.

Either before or immediately following admission, students must complete any required examinations to assess competence and/or other prerequisite knowledge identified for the program. Examination results may require that students take courses beyond the standard requirements for the degree. In addition, faculty may recommend supplementary coursework for students without sufficient undergraduate or master's preparation. Each student and his/her advisor will develop a formal program of study. The Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services must approve the program of study in order for the student to matriculate.

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