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Doctoral Studies in The Department of Curriculum and Instruction

English, Literacy, Speech Communication and Theatre Education
(Ph.D. /Ed.D)
Mathematics Education (Ph.D. /Ed.D)
Minority and Urban Education (Ph.D. option only)
Music Education (Ph.D. Option Only)
Professional Development/Teacher Education (Ph.D. and Ed.D. Options)
Reading Education (Ph.D. option only)
Science Education (Ph.D. and Ed.D. Options)
Second Language and Culture (TESOL/FLEd) (Ph.D. and Ed.D. Options)
Social Studies, Geography, History Education (Ph.D. and Ed.D. Options)

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Graduate 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 experienced teachers seeking a master’s degree, specialization in mathematics education is offered in the M.Ed. Teacher Leadership Program Option, the M.Ed. Teaching and Learning in the Middle School option and the M.A. option. For advanced degree candidates seeking the doctorate, the program offers specialization in mathematics education in both the Ph.D. and Ed.D options. Elementary, secondary, or college level mathematics education can be emphasized in these graduate programs.

The Center for Mathematics Education is home to six faculty members with a variety of research and teaching interests from early childhood to college. Their interests include curriculum development, broad-scale teacher enhancement, cooperative learning, multicultural education, teacher education, and the study of mathematical misconceptions. The Center has a collection of instructional resources and recent publications in mathematics education that serve as resources to both undergraduate and graduate students.

The faculty is actively engaged in a variety of research and development projects. One faculty member holds a joint appointment with the Mathematics Department. The Mid-Atlantic Center for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, National Science Foundation funded project, provides Fellowships for eligible doctoral and post-doctoral students. Graduate research or teaching assistantships as well as fellowships are frequently available for outstanding candidates.

Faculty members include Patricia Campbell, Ph.D. (Florida State), Daniel Chazan, Ed.D. (Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA), James Fey, Ph.D. (Columbia University), Anna Graeber, Ed.D. (Teachers College Columbia University), Martin L. Johnson, Ed.D. (University of Georgia) and Aisling Leavy, Ph. D. (Arizona State University).

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Doctoral Requirements in Mathematics Education

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Specialization Area (Ph.D. and Ed.D. Options)

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 Reform

Foundations of Mathematics

MATH 498: Foundations of Mathematics for Educators I and II, or 6 credits of 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.


 


* 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.



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