A research doctorate in mathematics teaching, learning and curriculum.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
PhD Mathematics Education, minimum 60 CH. Structure: Core (9 CH), Research Methodology (9 CH), Specialization Electives (9 CH, select 3), and one further Elective (3 CH).
Specialization Electives: select 3 (9 CH) from CURR740, CURR742, CURR743, CURR751, CURR754. Plus one further Elective (3 CH) from CURR744, CURR755, or STAT712.
CURR800 Comprehensive Examination and CURR810 Research Proposal (0 CH each).
CURR900 Dissertation Research (30 CH). Research areas: mathematical thinking and learning; mathematics teacher education; integration of technology into mathematics curriculum and instruction; clinical interviewing and assessment in mathematics education; historical development of mathematical ideas; mathematical problem solving.
CURR910 Dissertation Defense (0 CH). Program total: minimum 60 CH.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 42,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.