Learning and Teaching in STEM (PhD): Science Education

Degree Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
College Scholar Leader Core Courses		6
In consultation with their advisor, students may select other courses to meet this 6 hour requirement
ED 755	Scholar Leader: Diversity and Equity in Schools and Communities
ED 756	Scholar Leader: Systemic Change in Education
Required Introductory Research Methods Courses		6
ED 710	Applied Quantitative Methods in Education I
ED 730	Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education (or equivalent)
Required Research Method Course in Science Education		3
EMS 731	Fundamentals of Research in Science Education: Qualitative and Quantitative Inquiry
Advanced Research Methods Courses		6
Students must complete two courses from the list below or other advanced research methods courses approved by the student's advisor.
ED 711	Applied Quantitative Methods in Education II
ED 731	Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education
ED 750	Mixed Methods Research in Education
Dissertation Research		9
EMS 895	Doctoral Dissertation Research
Science Education Concentration Courses		30
Previous Master's Credit		12
Total Hours		72

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Learning and Teaching in STEM Education Core Courses		6
EMS 791	Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
EMS 780	Foundational Learning Theories in STEM Education
Science Education Specific Courses		12
EMS 732	Theoretical and Critical Perspectives of Science Education
EMS 775	Foundations Of Science Education
EMS 832	Research Applications in Science Education
EMS 851	Internship In Mathematics and Science Education
Specialty Courses		12
Specialty Courses are determined in conjunction with the academic committee ²
Total Hours		30

²: 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.

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