Department requirements in research, EDMS 646, EDCI 684, EDCI 685, EDCI 780, and two additional courses. Those two courses must both come from the same strand, either quantitative or qualitative. A preliminary examination, during the initiation of doctoral study, and a comprehensive examination near the completion of course work. An oral defense of the dissertation. A n advanced Graduate Specialist program usually involves at least 60 hours of graduate work, including relevant work taken for the master's degree.
Programs are individually planned, however,the following components are typical.
Course work in mathematics education. Supporting course work from areas such as mathematics, psychology, computer science, educational foundations and learning theory. A 6-hour written comprehensive examination at the end of the program. Return to Mathematics Education Center Home Page. Direct questions and comments to Dian Poore .