Mission Statement

The School of Education and Urban Studies, through the Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education and Science Education seeks to enhance the quality of science and mathematics education by preparing a cadre of highly qualified mathematics and science educators, supervisors and curriculum specialists.

Objectives

These programs are designed to:

• prepare graduate students for professional careers as science or mathematics teacher educators and researchers, administrative leaders in science or mathematics teaching and curriculum development, and science or mathematics education specialists in related organizations and businesses.

• train students in theoretical and practical approaches to pedagogy, curriculum development, and program evaluation in science and mathematics education, in ways that are sensitive to the needs of schooling in urban environments and to the needs of African American and other minority students.

• effect positive changes in the teaching and learning of science and mathematics so as to enhance the scientific and technological capacity of the workforce and of citizens in general.