Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics and Science Education

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Program Link:
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/mathematicsandscienceed/
Program Handbook:
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/mathematics/math-science-education-handbooks-page/
Student Learning Outcomes:
https://education.wsu.edu/graduate/mathematics/math-science-education-student-learning-outcomes-slos/
Total Core Graduate Faculty in Program:
8
Graduate Students in Program:
28
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall December 1 Priority deadline
  • Spring July 1 Priority deadline

Campus:

  • Pullman

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

  • TOEFL – iBT 80
  • IELTS Band 7

Degree Description:

The PhD. in Mathematics and Science Education is designed to develop scholars capable of making important contributions to the research base, professional context, and learning environments related to mathematics and/or science education. Areas of emphases can include student learning, teacher education, professional development, curriculum, and technology throughout the PK-16 grade spectrum.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants hold an advanced degree in education, mathematics, science, technology, or other related fields. In addition, they must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a familiarity with public school contexts and a rudimentary awareness of educational research, particularly in the context of mathematics or science education, incoming students are expected to have a strong foundation in mathematics or science.

01. A WSU Graduate School general application (including application fee). In GradCAS search for Washington State University – Doctor of Philosophy in Math and Science Education.

02. Current resume or vitae.

03. Letter of Intent. The letter of intent must include:

(a) the reason for pursuing a graduate degree,
(b) a description of teaching or other life experience that relates to graduate study,
(c) a commitment to scholarship or professional development,
(d) a specific research or inquiry interest,
(e) the unique perspective you would bring to the graduate program, and, if applying for an assistantship,
(f) why you would be an effective teacher at the college level.

04. Academic writing sample. This writing sample must be a formal, academic writing sample, such as a thesis or paper.

05. Three letters of reference. The three letters of recommendation, submitted through GradCAS, must address your:

(a) interpersonal skills,
(b) scholarship,
(c) experience with children or youth, and
(d) facility with written, oral, and interpersonal communication.

In addition, if applying for a teaching assistantship, one of the letters must also address your effectiveness as a teacher.

06. Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities:

  • Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.
  • That show any graded bachelor’s work and/or graduate-level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree.
  • Unofficial copies may be uploaded with your Graduate School application for application review. If admitted, you will be required to submit official copies to the WSU Graduate School.
  • Official WSU Transcripts are NOT required for coursework taken at WSU.

07.  International Students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements. Please view the current requirements.

08. Copies of currently held education certificates.

 

Career Opportunities:

University faculty; Mathematics and/or science instruction (K-12 or post-secondary instruction; supervision and professional development);  Other occupations in STEM education outside of K- 12 and university settings, such as coordinator, consultant, and liaison.

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