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PhD Mathematics and Science Education (Joint with San Diego State University) at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

A joint doctoral program of UC San Diego and San Diego State University for students who already hold a master's degree in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics. Students pair discipline knowledge with studies of how people learn mathematics and science.

Faculty: Mathematics and Science Education Joint Doctoral Group  |  Department: Mathematics and Science Education  |  Duration: Normative time 5 years; at least 4 years commitment; total registered time max 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Requirements include research apprenticeships, core courses in mathematics or science education, quantitative and qualitative research methods, interdisciplinary perspectives on learning, a teaching practicum and doctoral research. A 36-unit residency at UC San Diego and 18-unit residency at SDSU are required, plus comprehensive exams, an oral proposal and a dissertation defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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