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At the University of Wyoming, Ph.D. students and faculty in curriculum and instruction are asking bold questions that will change how and what students will be learning all over the world. In this field you will work to improve student achievement by researching and developing curriculum changes that are based on how students learn and how educators teach.

From acquiring expertise to furthering the global knowledge base in concentration areas such as literacy, curriculum, science and mathematics education, you will become part of a supportive academic community, collaborating with world-class faculty while also blazing new trails as you study and create the groundwork for your scholarly career.

About Curriculum and Instruction

The UW Ph.D. program in curriculum and instruction is designed for educators with a minimum of three years teaching experience who are looking to move into tenure-track academic positions and other roles that demand high-level teaching and research skills.

Offered online with a residency component, the UW curriculum and instruction program allows you to choose from among four concentrations while also making it possible—whether you live here or abroad—to satisfy many of your requirements at a distance. In addition there are face-to-face residency experiences in the program that will facilitate strong post-secondary teaching skills and mentoring for your research.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics Education at the University of Wyoming offers advanced coursework for educational professionals interested in pursuing a degree whose advanced study might someday lead them to research-oriented careers, primarily working in university settings.

Offered entirely online, you can pursue the Ph.D. in mathematics education while you continue in your current professional role. Candidates in this program aim to be scholar-leaders for the field of mathematics education at colleges and universities worldwide. As a student in the program, you will begin developing your research agenda under the mentorship of experienced academic researchers.