PhD in Mathematics and Science Education

Washington State University

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.Our mathematics and science education doctorate degree will help you get ready to make important contributions to the field. Maybe that’s in research. Maybe it’s by working in school, leading teacher professional development, developing or studying STEM museum exhibits, or in some other professional context. Regardless, your education will increase your versatility.The statewide WSU system makes this Ph.D. accessible. Even though you apply for the Pullman campus, you may attend from many of the WSU campuses including: Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, or Vancouver. While Ph.D. programs in education are admitted exclusively to the Pullman campus, select academic programs afford some opportunity for students to access classes and/or advising on one of the other campuses. That includes the Mathematics and Science Education program. Therefore, applicants interested in Mathematics and Science Ph.D. program on one of the other campuses, must apply through the Pullman campus and indicate their intention to take classes in another location.Students have opportunities to study and work with a variety of faculty possessing a range of specializations and research interests. We’re confident that if you want to make important contributions to the research base, or learning environment of mathematics or science education, this degree is for you.

College of Education