Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Nov 2026
- Starting August 2027 – Apply before Apr 2027
Language
English
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Baton Rouge, United States
Disciplines
- Education
- Mathematics
- Educational Research
Overview
The PhD degree program in Curriculum and Instruction - Math Education from Louisiana State University requires passing of a General Exam consisting of written questions and a comprehensive oral exam; write a dissertation proposal and pass an oral defense of the proposal; and write a dissertation and pass an oral defense of the dissertation.
Features
- To graduate, students must earn a total of 90 graduate-level credit hours, including 9-18 credit hours dedicated to the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Studies in the Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics
- Studies in the Teaching of Mathematics in Secondary Schools
- Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching in Mathematics
- Mathematics Education (The Culture of Mathematical Problem Solving)
- Analysis of Research in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program. The Pinkie Gordan Lane Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale in the previous undergraduate degree (or in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate degree coursework); and if applicable, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale in any previous graduate coursework.
- Transcripts are required for each college or university attended. This includes dual enrollment credits, post-secondary colleges, and schools where a degree was not earned.
- In addition to transcripts, international applicants are required to submit degree certificates/diplomas.
- Curriculum vita (CV) or resume with a complete and accurate chronological outline of all previous college-level education
- NOTE: A cover letter is not an acceptable replacement for a curriculum vita or resume.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,998 AUD / year (≈ 29,770 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 41,998 AUD / year (≈ 29,770 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,134 AUD / year (≈ 12,854 USD / year)
Living costs
Baton Rouge, United States: 1,270-1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
