EDCI: Doctoral Studies in The Department of Curriculum
and Instruction
English, Literacy Education (Ph.D.)
Note: Admission to the Ed.D. program has been temporarily suspended. At the doctoral level, we are currently admitting to the Ph.D. program only. All things being equal, preference will be given to full-time applicants who apply by November 15, 2010.
Mathematics Education (Ph.D.)
Minority and Urban Education (Ph.D.)
Music Education (Ph.D.)
Professional Development/Teacher Education (Ph.D.)
Reading Education (Ph.D.)
Science Education (Ph.D.)
Second Language and Culture (TESOL/FLEd) (Ph.D.)
Social Studies, Geography, History Education (Ph.D.)
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Graduate Studies in Mathematics EducationDoctoral Studies in Mathematics Education
The program options in Mathematics Education are offered through the Center for Mathematics Education and are among the strongest in the country. For advanced degree candidates seeking the doctorate, the Center offers specialization in mathematics education in the Ph.D. program . Elementary, middle grades, secondary, or college level mathematics education may be emphasized in these graduate programs. Doctoral students take four foundational courses in mathematics education, as well as coursework in mathematics, learning theory and research methodologies. Electives allow for coursework in educational leadership, urban education, evaluation design, college teaching, or other areas relevant to the student’s goals. Currently the Center for Mathematics Education provides 5-year Fey-Graeber fellowships to highly qualified doctoral students. These 12-month fellowships include a stipend, tuition remission, health benefits and a travel allowance. For more information about the Center for Mathematics Education, the doctoral program and fellowships, see the Center for Mathematics Education website (link to http://www.education.umd.edu/mathed).
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Doctoral Requirements in Mathematics Education
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Specialization Area (Ph.D. )
EDCI Department Core: (minimum 18 credits)
All EDCI doctoral students must meet the Department Doctoral Core Requirements..Specialty Courses+: (minimum 18 credits)
Foundations of Mathematics Education (FME):
EDCI 751: FME I: Theory and Research on Mathematical Thinking and Learning
EDCI 752: FME II: Theory and Research on Mathematics Teaching
EDCI 753: FME III: Curriculum
EDCI 754: FME IV: Policy and Teacher Preparation/Development in Math ReformFoundations of Mathematics
Foundations of Mathematics for Educators , or mathematics at the 400 level or above with courses selected in consultation with your advisor.
Electives: (minimum 15 credits )
Further coursework in mathematics education, mathematics, or cognate areas in education.Dissertation Research: Minimum of 12 credits of EDCI 899 for PhD;
Minimum of 6 credits of EDCI 899 for EdD.* Additional mathematics courses may be required, depending on prior background. Programs with an emphasis on secondary school or higher level mathematics education require the equivalent of a master's degree in mathematics in post-baccalaureate study.
Minimum - 63 credits beyond master's degree.