Mathematics and Science Education Graduate Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
The objective of the Ph.D. degree program is to provide students with advanced education in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. These advanced studies will enable graduates to conduct theoretical and practical research in mathematics and science education, to develop and evaluate curriculum, to prepare futrue teachers, to provide professional development to in-service teachers, or to become a leader in education at the state, local, national levels.
Program Description
Total Credits: 84
» Core Requirements
| Quantitative Research | 6 Credits |
| Qualitative Research | 6 Credits |
| Clinical Supervision | 3 Credits |
| Assessment and Evaluation | 3 Credits |
| Mathematics Curriculum | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Learning Theory | 3 Credits |
| Statistics | 6 Credits |
| Selected Coursework in Discipline specific Mathematics Courses | 12 Credits |
| Total | 42 Credits |
» Elective Requirements
| Nature of Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Strategies: Mathematics | 3 credits |
| History/Philosophy of Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Teacher Education/Professional Development | 3 credits |
| Ethics | 3 credits |
| Independent Studies within MSED | up to 6 credits |
| Total Minimum Coursework | 51 Credits |
| Minimum Research | 25 credits |
| Total Minimum Credits | 84 credits |
| Maximum Transfer of Graduate Credits from Master's | 42 Credits |
» Additional Requirements
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» Admission Criteria
Admission to the Ph.D. program in mathematics education requires the following:
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