Preparing Quality Mathematics Education Leaders
      

       One of the 12 imperatives of the Texas A&M University Vision 2020 is to strengthen our graduate programs. “We must create a dynamic, exciting, discovery-driven intellectual environment that will draw superior graduate students, comparable to those in the nation’s best graduate programs.”

       The graduate mathematics education program at Texas A&M represents an updated approach to preparing leaders for 21st century mathematics education. Today’s elementary, middle, secondary, and university mathematics research, instruction, and curriculum embrace a variety of strategies and technologies. The Texas A&M graduate program in mathematics education includes work with the latest research findings, curriculum developments, computer-based teaching tools, Internet and Web-based sources, and information technologies such as modeling, visualization, and data management.

       Our students' involvement with funded projects, undergraduate teaching, and national conference presentations refine the skills necessary for realizing excellence in research and teaching.

 

  

TEACHING, LEARNING AND CULTURE
Mathematics Education
Suite 420 Harrington Tower
College Station, Texas 77843-4232
Telephone (979) 862-8100
Fax (979) 845-9663
   

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MATHEMATICS EDUCATION GRADUATE FACULTY

 

Dr. Gerald Kulm, Curtis D. Robert Professor of Mathematics Education gkulm@coe.tamu.edu

Dr. Robert M. Capraro, Assistant Professor  rcapraro@coe.tamu.edu

Dr. Mary Margaret Capraro, Clinical Assistant Professor  mmcapraro@coe.tamu.edu

Dr. Dianne Goldsby, Clinical Assistant Professor  dgoldsby@tamu.edu 

Dr. Janie Schielack, Professor janie@its.tamu.edu

Dr. Vince Schielack, Associate Professor vinces@math.tamu.edu

 

 

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MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAM GOALS
 
  • Provide undergraduate teaching experience to all doctoral students.
  • Broaden the diversity doctoral candidates and provide experiences with diverse students in diverse settings.
  • Provide research project experiences for all graduate students through funded projects.
  • Enhance mentorship interactions for graduate students.
  • Engage all graduate students in professional organizations through the presentation of research papers.
  • Enhance publication opportunities for all graduate students through guided inquiry, course assignments, and access to data from funded projects.

 
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS
 
  • Research-based degree with an emphasis on mathematics learning with understanding of how to advance mathematics performance for all students; opportunity for individualized projects that expand knowledge about teaching and learning with and through technology
  • Technology-rich environment, not only in terms of instructional tools, but also in the opportunity to employ technology in collecting data, modeling applied situations, and building representations of important mathematics concepts
  • Opportunity to study with a group of like-minded and motivated colleagues; scheduled and available courses, making it possible to complete a degree within a well-defined time period.
  • Course work and research available on-campus, as well as via the Internet and through distance-learning, offering geographic and economic flexibility and accessibility

 

DEGREES OFFERED

Recognizing that today’s educational system and the needs of mathematics students and curriculum require highly qualified leaders with strong research-based knowledge, Texas A&M has several options for those interested in a graduate degree in mathematics education. Each program includes strong mathematics education theory, involvement in ongoing research, and writing and presenting papers. There are four graduate degree options in mathematics education.

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    The Doctor of Philosophy degree program includes quality course work and research experiences, preparing students to be involved in mathematics education research. The program encompasses core courses and specialized study in mathematics education, leading to a dissertation on an original research question. Students pursue individual interests, while joining in ongoing research projects of the mathematics education faculty.
  • Master of Science
    The Master of Science degree program requires a minimum of thirty-two (32) credit hours. This option provides the opportunity to conduct meaningful instruction-level research in the completion of a thesis. Residency for the Master of Science degree requires the completion of nine (9) credit hours during the fall, spring, or 10-week summer semester.
  • Master of Education
    The Master of Education degree program requires a minimum of thirty-six (36) credit hours. The MED is a non-thesis degree. This degree requires special permission of the Mathematics Education faculty advisors.

Degree Hours

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 64 Hours
Degree Plan  



Master of Science (MS) Hours
Core Courses 9
Research Courses 6
Mathematics Education 12
Electives 6-9
Minimum Total 32


Master of Education Hours
Core Courses 9
Mathematics Education 15
Electives 12
Minimum Total 36

 

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ITS PROGRAM
The ITS Center Program for certificate candidates is ideal for teachers or administrators who are are seeking a continuing education experience or for those who wish to explore graduate-level coursework before committing to a master's or doctoral degree.

2 X 2 X 3 = 12 Graduate Credits

The Program consists of two summer sessions spread over two years. Each summer, participants spend three intense weeks on the Texas A&M University campus as part of an interdisciplinary project team that works to connect current science research to classroom practices. The end result is 12 hours of graduate credit that may be applied toward a degree.

 

Course Credit Hours
EDCI 689 Cognitive Science Foundations of IT 2
EDCI 689 History, Philosophy of IT and Science 2
EDCI 690 Theory of Research 3
____ 685 Problem-Based Science Applications (over 2 summers) 5

Total Hours

 12

 

For more information visit http://its.tamu.edu/. 

 
 

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