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Mathematics Education

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Mathematics Education requires depth of study in mathematics education, in mathematics, and in related fields as appropriate. Students are expected to Take EMAT 9630 and at least two of the following courses: EMAT 8010, EMAT 8020, and EMAT 8030. Students must meet all general requirements listed in the Graduate School Bulletin. A student's program of study must be approved by the major professor and the advisory committee.

Mathematics Education

  • Instruction:
    • EMAT 7050 - Teaching Secondary School Mathematics.
    • EMAT 8020 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Teaching and Teacher Education.
  • Curriculum:
    • EMAT 7080 - Curriculum in Mathematics Education.
    • EMAT 8010 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Curriculum.
  • Learning
    • EMAT 8030 - Advanced Study of Mathematics Learning.
  • Technology:
    • EMAT 6680 - Technology and Secondary School Mathematics.
    • EMAT 6690 - Technology Enhanced Instruction in Secondary School Mathematics.
    • EMAT 6700 - Advanced Explorations with Technology in Mathematics Instruction.
  • Research:
    • EMAT 8990 - Research Seminar in Mathematics Education
    • EMAT 9630 - Critque of Educational Literature in Mathematics Education
    • EMAT 9640 - Analysis and Critique of Research in Mathematics Education.
    • EMAT 9600 - Educational Research in Mathematics Education
    • EMAT 9000 - Doctoral Research.
    • EMAT 9300 - Doctoral Dissertation.
  • Other
    • EMAT 6600 - Problem Solving in Mathematics.
    • EMAT 6650 - Historical and Cultural Foundations of Mathematics.

Mathematics

The amount of coursework in mathematics depends on previous work and the interests of the candidate. Substantial study of mathematics is expected.

Goals:

A. Depth of study through at least one 8000-level sequence
B. Breadth of study through 6000-level sequences

Research Methods

Courses in research methodologies could include the following:

  • ERSH 6300 - Applied Statistical Methods in Education, or STAT 6210 - Statistical Methods I
  • ERSH 8310 - Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Educationor STAT 6220 - Statistical Methods II
  • ERSH 8320 - Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education
  • ERSH 8410 - Qualitative Data Collection in Education
  • ERSH 8420 - Qualitative Data Analysis in Education

Other Supporting Fields as Appropriate, e.g.

  • Statistics
    Computer Science
    Educational Psychology
    Psychology
    Curriculum and Supervision
    Philosophy
    Instructional Technology
    Elementary Education

Teacher Education Apprenticeship

Participation in various aspects of the teacher education program in mathematics, gradually moving to a role of instructor of record.

May use EMAT 9700 Internship or EMAT 9800; Practicum registration
 

Research Apprenticeship

Participation in research activities, gradually moving to a role of self-directed research and scholarship, is expected

May use registration for EMAT 9600 Research, EMAT 9630 Critique, or EMAT 9640 Analysis.

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