University Catalog 2026-2027

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

Degree Requirements

College Scholar Leader Core Courses6
In consultation with their advisor, students may select other courses to meet this 6 hour requirement
ED 755
Scholar Leader: Diversity and Equity in Schools and Communities
ED 756
Scholar Leader: Systemic Change in Education
Required Introductory Research Methods Courses6
ED 711
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education II
or ST 511
 Statistical Methods For Researchers I
ED 730
Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education
Advanced Research Methods Courses6
select two courses from the list below
ED 731
Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education
ED 712
Survey Methods in Educational Research
ED 750
Mixed Methods Research in Education
ED 795
Special Topics in Education Research
A design-based research course approved by student advisor3
A 500 level or above course in the Department of Statistics or Psychology (e.g., ST 505, PSY 880)
Dissertation Research9
EMS 895
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Mathematics and Statistics Education Concentration Courses30
Previous Master's Credit12
Total Hours72

Mathematics and Statistics Education Concentration Courses

Learning and Teaching in STEM Education Core Courses6
EMS 791
Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
EMS 780
Foundational Learning Theories in STEM Education
Mathematics and Statistics Education Specific Courses
Foundations Course (select one course from the list below)3
EMS 770
Foundations Of Mathematics Education
EMS 792
Special Problems in Math Teaching
Teaching and Learning Course (select one course from the list below)3
EMS 711
Research on the Teaching and Learning of Math at Secondary and Early College Levels
EMS 712
Teaching Mathematics In Elementary and Junior High School
Select two Additional Courses in Mathematics and Statistics Education6
EMS 704
Curriculum Development and Evaluation In Science and Mathematics
EMS 705
Education and Supervision Of Teachers Of Mathematics and Science
EMS 792
Special Problems in Math Teaching
Experiences in Mathematics Education 3
Select one of the following: 3
EMS 841
Practicum In Science and Mathematics Education
EMS 851
Internship In Mathematics and Science Education
Seminars and Preliminary Exam3
EMS 802
Seminar In Mathematics Education ((Intro Seminar in Mathematics Education--1 credit, taken within one of the first two semesters at beginning of program))
EMS 802
Seminar In Mathematics Education ((Advanced Seminar in Mathematics Education-1 credit, taken near end of program))
EMS 890
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 Hours30
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
  • Jessica Heather Hunt
  • Carla Johnson
  • Melissa Gail Jones
  • Hollylynne Stohl Lee
  • Soonhye Park

Associate Professors

  • Cesar Delgado
  • Kristin Collette Rogis Busch
  • Cameron Denson
  • Erin Krupa
  • Temple A. Walkowiak

Assistant Professors

  • Robin Keturah Anderson
  • Sunghwan Byun
  • Ruby Ellis
  • Tamecia Raishaun Jones
  • Daniel Kelly

Teaching Associate Professor

  • Cynthia Page Edgington

Teaching Assistant Professors

  • Brian Matthews
  • William Matthew Reynolds
  • Tsepo Moleleki
  • Erik James Schettig

Emeritus Faculty

  • Jere Confrey
  • Eric Wiebe