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Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution.

Every Ph.D. program is different. Learn what features set us apart.

PRESTIGE

Join the highly-ranked MSED program and experience two top-tier universities.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENTS

2023-2024 Funding package about $35,000 including:

$30,000 stipend, with 2.5% annual increase

In-state tuition, campus fees, and transportation stipend

Health insurance assistance

Some out-of-state tuition waivers available

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A PROGRAM YOU CAN LOVE

Hear what current and past students treasure about the program

Raymond on Faculty

C. David on Community

Katie on Interdisciplinarity

Matt on Enculturation

Carren on Opportunity

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KNOWLEDGE OF MATH AND SCIENCE IS VALUED

Students enter the MSED program with a masters degree in either:

Mathematics (Pure, Applied, Statistics)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

"Math Heavy" Math Education

Few programs require such strong content background. We believe this distinction:

  • Frees you to study any aspect of the learning/teaching of your subject at any level (kindergarten through college), thus increasing your versatility as a researcher
  • Positions you better in the job market, especially for university opportunities in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics departments

This aspect of our program has received national recognition, with faculty from other mathematics education programs citing our commitment to the area of "teaching collegiate mathematics" (see Table 6 in this paper).

A LARGE, DIVERSE FACULTY

  • 48 faculty members across 2 campuses and 10 academic departments
  • The ability to support a wide range of dissertation topics
  • Organic development of student interests based on an expansive faculty expertise