Education: Science Education, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 69 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Common Program Core | ||
| SCFD 6983 | Diversity and Equity Issues in Education | 3 |
| SCFD 6113 | Theoretical Foundations of Inquiry | 3 |
| CIED 6503 | Doctoral Seminar | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Extended Inquiry | ||
| At least six of these hours, selected from courses such as those listed below, should be composed of the same type of research method (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, historical, etc.). Students should work with their advisory committee to select the appropriate 12 hours for their program of study. | 12 | |
| Advanced Pedagogical Research | ||
| Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods Research | ||
| Analyses of Variance | ||
| Multiple Regression Analysis in Behavioral Studies | ||
| Psychometric Theory | ||
| Factor Analysis in Behavioral Research | ||
| Applied Multivariate Research in Behavioral Studies | ||
| Computer Applications in Nonparametric Data Analyses | ||
| Qualitative Research I | ||
| Qualitative Research: Selected Methods | ||
| Qualitative Research II | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Cognate Area | ||
| The doctoral advisory committee will work with individual students to select the most appropriate courses to enhance their knowledge within their specializations. | 9 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 9 | |
| Independent Research | ||
| CIED 6000 | Doctoral Dissertation | 15 |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Specialization - Science Education | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| SMED 6223 | Instruction and Learning in Science and Mathematics Education | 3 |
| SMED 6233 | Affective Issues in Teaching Mathematics and Sciences | 3 |
| SMED 6753 | Research in Mathematics and Science Education | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Directed Study | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Directed Reading | ||
| Education Workshop | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Directed Reading | ||
| Practicum | ||
| Seminar in Integrated Mathematics and Science Applications | ||
| Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning in Science Education | ||
| Teaching Science in the Schools | ||
| Environmental Education in the Curriculum | ||
| Workshop in Science Education | ||
| Introduction to K-12 Engineering Education | ||
| Technology for the K-12 STEM Educator | ||
| Developing Informal and Formal STEM Programs in Schools | ||
| Assessment in Science Education | ||
| Teaching the Nature of Science in Secondary Science Education | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.