University Catalog 2024-2025

Learning and Teaching in STEM (PhD): Mathematics and Statistics Education

Degree Requirements

College Scholar Leader Core Courses6
Scholar Leader: Diversity and Equity in Schools and Communities
Scholar Leader: Systemic Change in Education
College Research Methods Courses15
Required Introductory Research Methods Courses6
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education I
Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education
Advanced Research Methods Courses (select one course from the list below)3
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education II
Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education
Mixed Methods Research in Education
Advanced Research Methods Electives6
Select two courses from the list above or other advanced research courses approved by the student advisor.
Dissertation Research9
Doctoral Dissertation Research
1

Students may also select from a design-based research course or courses in the Department of Statistics or Psychology at the level 500 or above (e.g., ST 505, PSY 880) approved in conjunction with the academic committee.

Mathematics and Statistics Education

Learning and Teaching in STEM Education Core Courses6
Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
Special Problems in Science Teaching
Mathematics and Statistics Education Specific Courses24
Foundations Course (select one course from the list below)3
Foundations Of Mathematics Education
Special Problems in Math Teaching
Teaching and Learning Course (select one course from the list below)3
Research on the Teaching and Learning of Math at Secondary and Early College Levels
Teaching Mathematics In Elementary and Junior High School
Select two Additional Courses in Mathematics and Statistics Education6
Curriculum Development and Evaluation In Science and Mathematics
Education and Supervision Of Teachers Of Mathematics and Science
Special Problems in Math Teaching
Experiences in Mathematics Education 3
Select one of the following: 3
Practicum In Science and Mathematics Education
Internship In Mathematics and Science Education
Seminars and Preliminary Exam3
Seminar In Mathematics Education ((Intro Seminar in Mathematics Education--1 credit, taken within one of the first two semesters at beginning of program))
Seminar In Mathematics Education ((Advanced Seminar in Mathematics Education-1 credit, taken near end of program))
Doctoral Preliminary Exam
Specialty Courses6
Specialty Courses (courses 500 or above level) that deepen or broaden and are determined in conjunction with the academic committee
Total Hours60
2

Any course not chosen in Foundations or Teaching and Learning categories.

3

These experiences are planned in coordination with an advisor and are meant to enhance a student’s applicable experience in educational settings This could be one experience of 3 hours or any combination of hours.

Faculty

Full Professors

  • Margaret R. Blanchard
  • Sarah J. Carrier
  • Aaron Catron Clark
  • Jo-Ann D. Cohen
  • Karen Flanagan Hollebrands
  • Carla Johnson
  • Melissa Gail Jones
  • Hollylynne Stohl Lee
  • Soonhye Park
  • Eric N. Wiebe

Associate Professors

  • Cesar Delgado
  • Cameron Denson
  • Jessica Heather Hunt
  • Erin Krupa
  • Temple A. Walkowiak

Assistant Professors

  • Robin Keturah Anderson
  • Kirstin Collette Rogis Busch
  • Sunghwan Byun
  • Ruby Ellis
  • Tamecia Raishaun Jones
  • Daniel Kelly
  • Jonee Wilson

Practice/Research/Teaching Professors

  • Cynthia Page Edgington
  • Matt Reynolds
  • Kevin Sutton