Working in higher education as a math or science educator isn't for everyone, but for a select few there are outstanding opportunities in higher education for math and science teachers who bring with them the richness of extensive classroom experience. In fact, some higher educators talk about a crisis situation, for some university math and science education positions go unfilled because of a lack of candidates.

Some K-12 teachers have entered into doctoral studies with the idea of a second career. That is, as they head toward the end of their classroom careers, they complete a doctorate in science or math education as part-time students. After completing their degrees, they then teach part-time at the university while remaining in their K-12 classrooms; or when they retire or leave the classroom, they are ready to move into a university position.

Because of Ball State's emphasis on college teaching, classroom teachers find the BSU doctoral programs particularly attractive to their needs. E-mail us to explore how the doctorate can be pursued by classroom teachers.