We are pausing recruiting and admissions to the mathematics education doctoral program
for one year, so there will not be admissions for a Fall 2026 entering class. Applications
will reopen on August 1, 2026 for admissions for a Fall 2027 entering class. Please
reach out to Lisa Keller at kellerl@msu.edu with questions or for further information about the doctoral program.
Course: MTHE 926 Proseminar in Mathematics Education I
Semester: Fall semesters
Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description: Research on the learning and teaching of mathematics. Focus on curriculum,
discourse, equity and teacher education.
Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,
Mathematics, Teacher Education
Administered By: Mathematics Education
Course: MTHE 927 Proseminar in Mathematics Education II
Semester: Spring semesters
Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description: Research on the learning and teaching of mathematics. Focus on teaching,
student learning, assessment and policy.
Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,
Mathematics, Teacher Education
Administered By: Mathematics Education
Course: TE 950 Mathematical Ways of Knowing
Semester: Spring of odd years
Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background: Two undergraduate mathematics courses.
Description: Philosophical, cultural, political, societal, psychological, and historical
perspectives on knowing in mathematics as a discipline.
Administered By: Teacher Education
Course: MTHE 954 Design and Methods in Mathematics Education Research
Semester: Fall of every year
Credits: Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background: (MTHE 927) and at least one approved research methods course.
Description: History, current trends, and issues pertaining to research design and
methods in mathematics education research. Mathematics education research in the areas
of policy, teaching, teacher learning, and student learning with particular attention
to how research design influence research findings.
Interdepartmental With: Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,
Mathematics, Teacher Education