Math, Science, and Technology

Degree Programs
For a listing of degree programs available to all students, including MST students, click here. The following information is for students wishing to pursue a Ph.D. program in MST.

Ph.D. Program in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

The Ph.D. program in MST education requires students to explore both the broad issues facing MST education today and to delve deeply into one or more of these issues through coursework and independent research.  Students wishing to apply to the program must take the GRE. 

Breadth
To fulfill the breadth requirement, Ph.D. students will take at least one course (equivalent to four semester hours) from each of the following four foundational areas. Click on each area to see example courses.
1. Historical/philosophical foundations
2. Learning and instruction
3. Critical studies/equity
4. Curriculum and teacher education

Historical and Philosophical Foundations
CI 507SE Historical, International and Disciplinary Perspectives on Reform
CI 542 Science education and philosophy of science
CI 530 Issues and trends in mathematics education
CI 590 MSE Research design in mathematics and science education

Learning and Instruction
CI 435/CS 417 GVR Computer Assisted Instruction
CI 507 DOB Developing on-line based instruction
CI 507 ITL Inquiry teaching and learning
CI 507 LS Learning in science
CI 507 PML Problem solving in mathematics teaching and learning
CI 507 RT Reflective teaching
CI 531 IEM Investigative approach to teaching elementary mathematics
CI 540 Constructivism in mathematics, science, and technology education
CI 590 IFM Informal and formal mathematical learning
CI 590 PML Psychology of mathematics learning
CI 590 UBL Ubiquitous Learning and New Media

Critical Studies and Equity
CI 507 EMS Equity in mathematics and science education
CI 590 EET Equity issues in K-12 educational technology
CI 590 LEE Large-scale looks at equity in education

Curriculum and Teacher Education
CI 507 ITL Inquiry teaching and learning
CI 507 RT Reflective teaching
CI 531 IEM Investigative approach to teaching elementary mathematics
CI 532 Professional Development in Mathematics Education
CI 551 Research on teaching: Issues and methods
CI 590 PTE Programs in teacher education

Depth
In addition to breadth across the four areas listed above, students will choose coursework that enables them to focus deeply on a specific area. This area of focus might be within one of the above areas or it might cut across two or more of the areas. Students must consult with their advisors to choose their focal area and appropriate coursework for that area. This focal area will then help define an emphasis for the student's independent research, culminating in the doctoral dissertation. Particular sub-areas of the MST Division (e.g., elementary mathematics) might have additional or more focused specific requirements.

For additional requirements for the Ph.D., click here.

 

Faculty
Fouad Abd-El-Khalick
Arthur Baroody
David Brown
Michele Crockett
Rochelle Gutierrez
Barbara Hug
Sarah Lubienski
Margery Osborne|
Adam Poetzel
Sharon Tettegah

Affiliated Faculty
Chip Bruce
Renee Clift
Brenda Trofanenko
Klaus Witz