Boston University

Submitted by dietiker@bu.edu on Thu, 02/06/2014 - 11:00pm

The PhD in Educational Studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development is designed for students who wish to contribute to the field’s understanding of teaching and learning through research. Students gain a strong foundation in research methods and in the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of current educational research as they become immersed in the community of student and faculty scholars within the college and across the University.

The PhD in Educational Studies prepares students for careers as research-active faculty in R1 institutions, with a focus on research in one of four areas of specialization:

  • Educational Policy Studies
  • Language & Literacy Education
  • Math & Science Education
  • Special Education

Students admitted to the PhD in Educational Studies are fully funded for five years, with the expectation that the PhD will be completed within that time frame, with a limit of seven years. Students are not eligible to be admitted to the program on a part-time enrollment basis. Students work closely with BU Wheelock faculty as assistants in research and teaching, as they work to augment their knowledge and skills through their coursework, residency, and research.

Faculty
Number of full-time faculty in mathematics education: 
7
Number of post-doctoral faculty in mathematics education: 
0
Number of adjunct faculty in mathematics education: 
0
Doctoral Students in Mathematics Education
Number of FEMALE part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of full-time doctoral students on research/teaching assistantships: 
7
Number of part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of full-time international students: 
0
Number of full-time doctoral students: 
7
Number of FEMALE full-time doctoral students: 
5
Number of MALE part-time doctoral students: 
0
Number of MALE full-time doctoral students: 
2
Financial Support
Academic year (9-month) stipend for teaching/research assistantship?: 
26000
Percent of tuition waived for doctoral students on teaching/research assistantships?: 
100
Does your institution have scholarships/fellowships dedicated to doctoral students in mathematics education?: 
Yes
Prerequisites
Mathematics background: 
1
General Program Requirements
Is there a residence requirement?: 
Yes
If a residency is required, please provide relevant details.: 

Full-time for one academic year

Is competency in a foreign language required?: 
No
Profile of students entering doctoral program during the most recent academic year.
Number of students admitted this year: 
2
Number of students with K -12 mathematics teaching experience: 
2
Length of program
Typical number of years of full-time work required to complete doctorate when entering with a masters degree: 
5 years
Program Graduates
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2004: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2005: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2006: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2007: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2008: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2009: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2010: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2011: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2012: 
2
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2013: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2014: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2015: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2016: 
0
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2017: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2018: 
1
Number of mathematics education doctoral graduates in 2019: 
1
During the last 5 years, the number of Ph.D. graduates that took positions in
regional or state supervisors: 
0
mathematics departments: 
2
schools of education: 
2
other places: 
1
school districts: 
3
To find more information about this program:
Effective Date(s) of Program Information: 
Thu, 01/05/2023
Contact Name: 
Leslie Dietiker
Contact Email: 
dietiker@bu.edu
City Website: 
https://www.boston.gov/
Institution Website: 
https://www.bu.edu/wheelock/
Program Website: 
https://www.bu.edu/wheelock/academics/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy/doctor-of-philosophy-in-educational-studies/
Special features or areas of interest that would be of interest to potential doctoral students: 

Wheelock College of Education and Human Development at Boston University is dedicated to transforming the systems that impact learning and human development for a thriving, sustainable, and just future in Boston and beyond. Students in our doctoral program receive a PhD in Educational Studies with a specialization in Mathematics and Science Education. Our program is committed to local school districts and focus much of our work in teacher education in mathematics and science. Faculty are conducting research in curriculum and teaching in secondary mathematics education (Leslie Dietiker), _____ (Eve Manz), ______ (Meghan Shaughnessy), and equity (Alejandra Salinas). We have a number of research projects that focus on the preparation of teachers at the elementary and secondary levels. Doctoral students are funded with 5-year fellowships that include a 8-month stipend with an optional additional 4-month stipend. Doctoral students have opportunities to be involved in funded research projects. They are mentored in college teaching and have opportunities to work as teaching assistants and instructors.