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Mathematics Education Ph.D. Specialization

Mathematics education is concerned with the learning and teaching of mathematics. The program aims to educate national leaders in the field. As described at the mathematics education Web site, the program emphasizes the development of expertise in conducting high-quality research of significant issues in mathematics education.

Specialization Courses

In addition to the Doctoral Core Courses, the following specialization courses are required of all Ph.D. students in mathematics education :

1. Mathematics Education courses (15 credits)
   • EDUC 833: Research and Theory of Mathematics Learning (3 credits)
   • EDUC 834: Research and Theory of Mathematics Teaching (3 credits)
   • EDUC 835: Research and Theory of Mathematics Curriculum (3 credits)
   • EDUC 836: Research and Theory of Mathematics Teacher Education and School Improvement (3 credits)
   • EDUC 838: Research Issues in Mathematics Education (1 credit seminar taken in the first 3 semesters for credit, remaining semesters as listener)
2. Supporting courses (9 credits)
   • At least 6 graduate credits in mathematics (600 or 800 level courses at UD) must be earned before entering the program or during the program. A portion of the 9 credits of supporting coursework may be needed to complete this requirement.
   • If the student enters the program with 6 or more graduate credits in mathematics, all 9 credits of supporting coursework can be earned in courses other than mathematics.
3. Alterations in the program require approval of the full faculty in mathematics education.

Additional Program Requirements

All Ph.D. students in mathematics education must complete the following additional requirements:

1. Pass a specialization area exam in mathematics education, taken after completion of the four mathematics education courses.
2. Develop a portfolio demonstrating expertise in the common activities of the profession (e.g., presenting a paper at a professional conference).

Alterations in the program require approval of the full faculty in mathematics education.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of all applicants to Ph.D. programs in the School of Education, applicants to the program in Mathematics Education are expected to hold a B.A. or equivalent in mathematics and a Masters degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field. School teaching experience is preferred. Applicants with special strengths and somewhat different profiles will be considered.

Advisors

Upon entering the program, students are assigned an Administrative Advisor. When students have defined a research area of interest, they solicit agreement from a faculty member working in the area to serve as their dissertation advisor. Faculty advisors include Professors Tonya Bartell, Dawn Berk, Jinfa Cai, Alfinio Flores, James Hiebert, Amanda Jansen, and Anne Morris.

Position Offers to Recent Graduates

National: University of Georgia, University of Iowa, Michigan State University, University of Pittsburgh, Purdue University, University of Texas, Texas Tech University, Vanderbilt University, Washington State University, Western Michigan University, California State University at San Jose, California State University at Chico.

Regional: Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Millersville University, Rowan University, West Chester University.

Affiliated Faculty

Faculty affiliated with this specialization area: