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Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education Concentration, Ph.D.
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education Concentration will focus on research and theory applied to problems of learning and teaching mathematics. Students focus on elementary, middle and secondary, or post-secondary environments and challenges.
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Program Details
Courses
Core Courses – 15 hours
| EDCI 8620 | Pro-Seminar in Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Leadership |
| EDCI 8180 | Critical Issues and Perspectives in Urban Education |
| EDCI 8182 | Power, Privilege and Education |
| EDCI 8184 | Social Theory and Education |
| EDCI 8186 | Globalization, Urbanization and Urban Schools |
Research Methodology Courses – 6 hours
| RSCH 8110 | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics |
| RSCH 8210 | Applied Research Methods |
| GRAD 8990 | Academic Integrity – required first semester |
Research Electives – 9 hours – choose 3 of the following (this is a selection, not an exhaustive list)
| RSCH 8111 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| RSCH 8113 | Single-Case Research |
| RSCH 8121 | Advanced Qualitative Methods |
| RSCH 8140 | Multivariate Statistics |
| RSCH 8150 | Structural Equation Modeling |
| RSCH 8160 | Hierarchical Linear Models in Education |
| RSCH 8196 | Program Evaluation Methods |
| RSCH 8197 | Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Evaluations |
| RSCH 8220 | Educational and Psychological Measurement |
| RSCH 8230 | Theory and Applications of Measurement |
Required Specialization Courses – 15 credit hours
| EDCI 8112 | Theoretical Foundations of Learning Mathematics |
| EDCI 8113 | Research in Mathematics Education |
| EDCI 8114 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics Education |
| EDCI 8115 | Issues in the Teaching of Mathematics |
| EDCI 8160 | Readings in Mathematics Education |
Specialization Electives – 6 credit hours, choose two of the following
| EDCI 8004 | Topics in Analysis |
| EDCI 8008 | Topics in Geometry and Topology |
| EDCI 8010 | Topics in Mathematics Education |
| EDCI 8101 | Foundations in Mathematics |
| EDCI 8102 | Real Analysis for Secondary Mathematics Teachers |
| EDCI 8103 | Computer Techniques and Numerical Methods |
| EDCI 8105 | Problem Solving in Discrete Mathematics |
| EDCI 8106 | Modern Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers |
| EDCI 8107 | Linear Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers |
| EDCI 8118 | Non-Euclidean Geometry |
| EDCI 8860 | Independent Study in Mathematics Education |
Dissertation – 9 hours – requires Program Director approval to begin
| EDCI 8699 | Dissertation Proposal Seminar |
| EDCI 8999 | Dissertation Research |
Admissions Requirements
Required:
- Completed Graduate School application
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
- A complete statement of purpose
- Curriculum Vitae
- A writing sample from applicant’s most recent degree
Optional:
- RE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores
- Documentation of scholarship(s) or funding for doctoral education
- Additional recommendations
Application Deadline
The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction reviews applications annually. Applications are due the first Monday in January each year, the next of which will be January 5, 2026. Admissions decisions are communicated to applicants by the beginning of March.