Graduate Programs Overview

Language, Society, & Culture 

The College of Education's Language, Society, & Culture emphasis includes the following program areas:

Faculty members from LSC's program areas collaborate on research initiatives that address today's important issues in education. Research centers and projects within the Language, Society, & Culture emphasis include:


Mathematics Education Program

The MU Mathematics Education program is comprehensive, meaning it includes undergraduate teacher certification at the middle, secondary and post-baccalaureate levels, a Master's program for teachers, and a nationally recognized doctoral program.

Faculty in mathematics education have a long and distinguished track record of state and national service and external funding to support regional, state and national research and service initiatives.

In the past 15 years, the national and international reputation of the program has grown dramatically and today it is among the top 10 programs in the nation in terms of number of faculty, number of full-time doctoral students, number of scholarly products per faculty, and annual external funding dollars generated.

Science Education Program

MU programs in Science Teacher Preparation help individuals develop knowledge and skills for teaching at different grade levels (early childhood, elementary, middle school, and secondary). Our programs serve students who are science teaching majors, as well as those who hold undergraduate degrees in science and want to become science teachers.

Science Education Graduate programs prepare individuals for K-12 and college science teaching, research and science teaching education careers, and leadership positions in science education. Programs of study are planned individually with a faculty committee based on the student’s background, experience, and professional goals. Our graduate students are fully funded through research and teaching assistantships.