Program Overview
The Mathematics Education Ph.D. program at Texas State University provides a comprehensive foundation in mathematics and mathematics education research. Students develop a strong mathematics content base, link it to pedagogy, contribute to research, and prepare for leadership roles in mathematics education. The program features a collegial atmosphere, outstanding faculty, and opportunities for research and collaboration. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in academia, education policy, research, and leadership.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview: The Mathematics Education (Ph.D.) program at Texas State University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in mathematics and mathematics education research. The program prepares students to become leaders in mathematics education research and to contribute to the enhancement of mathematics education programs nationally. Objectives:
- Develop a well-balanced foundation in mathematics content
- Link mathematics content to pedagogy that addresses the educational needs throughout the P-20 continuum
- Contribute to advancing knowledge in mathematics education through original research
- Produce high-quality mathematics teachers at all levels Program Description: Texas State offers opportunities to work with outstanding faculty in a collegial atmosphere where mathematicians and math educators work closely together. The multi-faceted program offers a strong mathematics foundation and research opportunities through Mathworks, grant activities, and local school partnerships. These experiences prepare students to become leaders in mathematics education research.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods: The Mathematics Education (Ph.D.) program at Texas State University utilizes a variety of teaching methods to deliver its curriculum. These methods include lectures, discussions, seminars, and research projects. Lectures provide students with the foundational knowledge and concepts in mathematics and mathematics education. Discussions allow students to engage with the material in a more interactive way and to share their own ideas and perspectives. Seminars provide students with the opportunity to learn from experts in the field and to present their own research findings. Research projects allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems. Faculty: The Department of Mathematics at Texas State University has over 75 full-time faculty members with diverse areas of interest and training, including about 20 faculty members with research interests in mathematics education. This makes it one of the largest and most active groups in the country. The faculty's research areas include mathematics instruction for English Language Learners, international comparative education, complex instruction, mathematics modeling, research in mathematics education, teacher professional development, curriculum design and implementation, Mathworks outreach programs and summer math camps, classroom discourse, assessment, teacher noticing, statistics education, and productive struggle.
Careers:
Graduates of the Mathematics Education (Ph.D.) program at Texas State University are well prepared for positions such as:
- Faculty members of colleges and universities
- Decision-makers in state or local education agencies
- Researchers in think tanks, corporations, or nonprofit agencies
- High-ranking members of foundations or organizations
