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The Division of Science and Mathematics Education now offers a Ph.D program in Mathematics Education. This program is designed for those who show promise of becoming leaders in local, state, national and international mathematics education communities. The program prepares researchers and leaders to address critical issues in mathematics education by developing analytical perspectives for research, engaging in reflective teaching, and deepening mathematical knowledge.
In addition to required coursework in mathematics, students in this program take courses and gain research experience in mathematics education. During their time at MSU, doctoral students in the DSME Mathematics Education program usually teach (undergraduate mathematics, teacher education and DSME courses, including mathematics for elementary school teachers) and work on mathematics education research and development projects. For those who intend to seek academic jobs as mathematics educators in collegiate mathematics departments, do research about undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning, and/or teach mathematics content courses to undergraduate students, this Ph.D. program in the Division of Science and Mathematics Education might be the most appropriate placement.
Click here for information about the Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (administered jointly by the Division of Science and Mathematics Education in the College of Natural Science and College of Education).
Click here to apply to the Ph.D program in Mathematics Education.
There are two other graduate programs at Michigan State University for students with interests in mathematics education. These programs are designed to meet the needs of incoming students from a variety of backgrounds and to enable students to work in many different mathematics education vocations upon completion of the degree.
The two other programs are:
Each of these programs is described briefly below.
The Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy, administered by the Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education, has a more intense focus on the teaching of mathematics, particularly the pre-service preparation of mathematics teachers. Many applicants to this program have one or more years of mathematics teaching experiences at the K-12 level; a bachelor's degree in mathematics is not a requirement for admission. Required coursework is focused on teaching, educational policy, curriculum and assessment. Students in this program typically teach in the pre-service mathematics teacher education program, either at the elementary or the secondary level, and also work for a variety of educational and mathematics educational research projects. Graduates of this Ph.D. program tend to be those who are interested in working with pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers, either in colleges of education or as administrators, curriculum designers or educational consultants.
The Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, administered by the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education in the College of Education, is similar to the Ph.D. program in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy. However, the emphasis in this program is on the psychology of learning and teaching mathematics, including cultural influences on the learning and teaching of mathematics and the role of technology in mathematics learning and teaching. Applicants to this program come from a variety of academic and work backgrounds, including psychology majors, computer scientists, and former mathematics teachers. A Bachelors degree in mathematics is not a requirement for admission. Required coursework is focused on educational psychology, cognitive development, and educational technology. Students in this program may teach in the teacher preparation program and work on a variety of psychological and technological research projects. Graduates of this program tend to be those who are interested in working as educational psychologists or educational technologists in academic settings.
Here is a PowerPoint slide describing all 3 mathematics education programs.
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