Mathematics: professional practice doctorate records.

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Official classification: Mathematics, General.

A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.

Check the balance of mathematics topics, proof-based work, applied options and required preparation. A broad mathematics classification does not identify every concentration or teaching qualification.

This selection is the source professional practice doctorate category, award level 18. It stays separate from research doctorates and other doctorate awards. Verify the exact qualification, current applicant route and recognition in the intended jurisdiction; the award category does not establish eligibility for professional practice.

Source: connected NCES IPEDS first-major completion records, exact CIP 27.0101, award level 18. This list does not rank institutions or measure admissions capacity.

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