Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) - Specialization in Science or Math Education

The Science or Mathematics Education Specialization program enables students to recognize, study, and address contemporary challenges and their historical roots to equitable and socially just ways of educating youth and working with families. Faculty are committed to work with and alongside local, regional and global communities on mathematics and science teaching and learning. We expect graduates to develop culturally responsive forms of expertise in mathematics and science instruction, curriculum and program design. Graduate students will have opportunities to: Engage with theory and research in equity and justice in mathematics and science teaching and learning, including philosophical and historical perspectives, and contemporary social challenges; Develop conceptions of intersectional justice (especially as it relates to race, decolonization, the environment, disability, language, gender, sexuality, and other minoritized social markers) with respect to mathematics and science education; Engage with Indigenous pedagogies and ways of knowing; Strengthen understandings of the conceptions, experiences, identities of youth as learners in formal and informal math and science learning environments; Interrogate the assumptions, purposes, and principles that guide different visions of teaching and learning; Work in partnership with various teacher and leadership communities dedicated to improving mathematics and science outcomes; Develop a vision and frameworks for leadership within mathematics or science communities, inside schools, or in informal and non-formal settings.

A master’s degree is required for admission to the doctoral program. You must submit unofficial transcript(s) with your application from every college or university where you earned academic credit. The UW Graduate School requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a 3.0 in your most recent 90 graded quarter credits (60 semester credits). GPA is only one part of the application review.