Abstract: The purpose of this study was to gather information on current characteristics of mathematics teacher preparation programs in the United States in the context of the recent reform recommendations. A survey, developed and distributed to a sample of mathematics teacher educators. was designed to gather information on several of the prevailing themes of the reform documents and recommendations. Characteristics of mathematics teacher programs reflected in the sample were similar to those in place for the past 75 years. However, several of the institution mentioned future directions that may result in substantial changes to the practice of mathematics teacher preparation.