Mathematics and Science Education Graduate Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
The objective of the Ph.D. degree program is to provide students with advanced education in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. These advanced studies will enable graduates to conduct theoretical and practical research in mathematics and science education, to develop and evaluate curriculum, to prepare future teachers, to provide professional development to in-service teachers, or to become a leader in education at the state, local, national levels.
Program Description
Total Credits: 84
» Core Requirements
| Quantitative Research | 6 Credits |
| Qualitative Research | 6 Credits |
| Clinical Supervision | 3 Credits |
| Assessment and Evaluation | 3 Credits |
| Science Curriculum | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Learning Theory | 3 Credits |
| Statistics | 6 Credits |
| Selected Coursework in Discipline specific Science Courses | 12 Credits |
| Total | 42 Credits |
» Elective Requirements
| Inquiry & Nature of Science | 3 Credits |
| Advanced Strategies: Science | 3 credits |
| History/Philosophy of Science | 3 credits |
| Teacher Education/Professional Development | 3 credits |
| Ethics | 3 credits |
| Independent Studies within MSED | up to 6 credits |
| Total Minimum Coursework | 51 Credits |
| Minimum Research | 25 credits |
| Total Minimum Credits | 84 credits |
| Maximum Transfer of Graduate Credits from Master's | 42 Credits |
» Additional Requirements
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» Admission Criteria
Admission to the Ph.D. program in science education requires the following:
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