Students may also select from a design-based research course or courses in the Department of Statistics or Psychology at the level 500 or above (e.g., ST 505, PSY 880) approved in conjunction with the academic committee.

Any course not chosen in Foundations or Teaching and Learning categories.

These experiences are planned in coordination with an advisor and are meant to enhance a student’s applicable experience in educational settings This could be one experience of 3 hours or any combination of hours.

Science Education PhD requires 18 master’s level science courses minimum from all graduate work. This may be waived by the committee if determined to be sufficient based on previous Master’s coursework and sufficient hours, and if the total number of required hours are reached. Students will take graduate courses (500 or above level) that deepen or broaden their understanding of issues related to the focus of their research and grade level, and future career interests. Courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor.