Claremont Graduate University runs a 72-credit Ph.D. in Mathematics through the School of Mathematical Sciences. Doctoral students finish courses in discrete mathematical modeling and mathematical finance before pursuing dissertation research. The School of Mathematical Sciences issues the CGU Math Graduate Fellowship in Geometric Modeling to exceptional students. Faculty and students research the intersections of math, finance and engineering at the Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences. The Office of Career Management works with Ph.D. holders looking for job vacancies at universities, think tanks and corporations nationwide.
Claremont Graduate University
150 E. 10th St.
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8000
cgu.edu
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University features a 70-credit Ph.D. in Math Education. Doctoral candidates complete classes in abstract algebra and general topology along with field experiences at local schools. Each Ph.D. student must pass a 12-hour comprehensive examination the summer following the first year. Montana State University selects 60 Ph.D. students for annual teaching assistantships that feature tuition remission, health insurance and monthly stipends. The MSU Math Department Library maintains a collection of journals, textbooks and software available exclusively to math students.
Montana State University
PO Box 172400
Bozeman, MT 59717
406-994-3601
montana.edu
Louisiana State University's Department of Mathematics confers a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Incoming Ph.D. students ease their transitions into the department by attending the GEAUX Math Orientation Program. The doctoral curriculum offers courses like communicating math and probability theory in the first two years of the program. Louisiana State University provides financial aid to graduate students through the Board of Regents Doctoral Fellowship and Graduate School Enhancement Awards. The Department of Mathematics houses a chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics to encourage professional development for female Ph.D. candidates.
Louisiana State University
303 Lockett Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-1665
lsu.edu
Illinois State University offers a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education with concentrations in K-9 and K-12 education. The Department of Mathematics schedules courses in the history of mathematics and number theory required for first-year students. Faculty and doctoral students augment their classroom experiences by attending the department's Discrete Math Seminars and Algebra Seminars. The Mathematics Tutoring Center allows doctoral students to seek help with their courses and assist undergraduate math students. Illinois State University also features a Materials Center with worksheets, textbooks and software available to all math students.
Illinois State University
Stevenson Hall Room 313
Normal, IL 61790
309-438-8781
illinoisstate.edu