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Providing greater opportunities and flexibility for students, TLAC offers online degree programs, in addition to many individual Web-based classes.

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Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with

Science education, ph.d. in curriculum and instruction: emphasis in science education.

Four strands of inquiry are woven into the various graduate courses. These strands emphasize faculty members’ expertise and interests while reflecting the current research agenda of the program area, including:

• Models of science teaching and learning,
• Models of science learning environment design,
• Models of teacher preparation and renewal and
• Models of engagement with scientists.

Many of the science education courses use innovative technologies in their design, including Web-based community portals, distance technologies, and hand-held data-collection devices. The program offers Master of Science (M.S.) (thesis) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) (non-thesis) degrees. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are also available for students who are seeking a research as well as a teaching emphasis and college or university faculty positions. The TLAC department often has funding to support full-time Ph.D. students.

Students work closely with their advisors to develop an individualized program of study that best suits the student’s career goals while satisfying the core requirements of the department. Funding opportunities exist for full-time Ph.D. students to teach undergraduate teacher preparation courses, to do research with individual professors in shared areas of interest, and to work on sponsored projects offering opportunities such as professional development experiences for science teachers and innovative teaching interventions for K–16 students.

Note: This is not a teacher certification program.

To be admitted to a graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.

Program Details

Degree: Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis: Science Education Degrees Offered: Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. Credit Hours: 64

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For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage ( https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates ). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.

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Frequently asked questions, i still have further questions—who can i contact to help me answer those.

Please feel free to contact our Graduate Advising Office with any questions you may have. Our office information can be found at https://tlac.tamu.edu/student-services/graduate-advising .

Can you guide me through the application process?

Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/masters-admissions or https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/doctoral-admissions for step-by-step information about applying for our master’s and doctoral programs.

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How soon can I apply?

Prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!

I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?

Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.

Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?

Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid at https://financialaid.tamu.edu .

What are the typical program costs?

You can base the cost of attendance on 64 graduate credit hours (for doctoral students).

Is the GRE required?

GRE is only required for Ed.D. applicants.

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Education (Online), EdD

School of education.

To address the dramatically changing landscape of education in the 21st century, which includes new research on the science of learning, advances in technology, and the emergence of a for-profit education sector, the Johns Hopkins School of Education offers an innovative online Doctor of Education degree program. This EdD program is designed to prepare an exceptional corps of educational practitioner-scholars, both nationally and internationally, who can set a high standard for transformational leadership in education, apply evidence-based practices to improve educational outcomes, and meet the vast challenges associated with improving learning outcomes in both public and private educational environments.

For more information about the EdD program, please visit  https://education.jhu.edu/academics/edd/ . If you have any questions about the EdD program, please contact  [email protected] .

Admission Requirements

At minimum, applicants to the EdD program should hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Previous degrees must document high academic achievement (a minimum GPA of 3.0) in an area of study closely associated with the objectives of the program. If the earned degree or credit is from an educational institution abroad, the candidate’s academic record must be evaluated by a credential evaluation agency before consideration for admission. Applicants must submit the online admission application form, application fee, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, a curriculum vitae (résumé), online interview, and two letters of recommendation signed by each recommender. These letters should include the following:

• A professor with whom the applicant worked in their master's program who can speak to the applicant's competency to conduct rigorous scholarly work, and
• A colleague/supervisor from the applicant’s professional context/industry who can attest to the applicant's qualifications to pursue a doctorate, the applicant's impact on the recommender’s  professional practice, and knowledge of and support for the applicant's proposed area of research/Problem of Practice.

Additionally, applicants will submit a personal statement including responses to the following:

• Describe a significant Problem of Practice relevant to your current context/industry of professional practice.
• Indicate the importance of this problem within the applicant’s industry and/or their specific context of professional practice.
• Discuss the potential underlying causes for or contributing factors related to this Problem of Practice.
• Discuss the ways in which this problem aligns with at least one or two areas of interest.

All applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be asked to submit video and written responses to question prompts.

International students must fulfill the general requirements for admission and complete additional requirements—see  https://education.jhu.edu/admission-financial-aid/admissions/international-applicants/ .

Note: This program is not eligible for student visa sponsorship .

Students who enter the program will be required to successfully complete a series of pre-orientation modules prior to enrollment in the program. All students are expected to show competence in the content areas of these modules.

Please note that for the online EdD program, an offer of admission is for the specific cohort to which an application is submitted. Students may accept or decline the admission offer only; deferring to a future cohort is not an option.

Program Requirements

Program structure and requirements.

Program requirements include a minimum of 90 graduate credits. Students must enter the program with a master’s degree with a minimum of 36 graduate-level credits, which will be transferred into the EdD program. If a student does not have the required 36 master’s credits, the student will be admitted on a conditional basis and must complete the additional graduate-level credits at an accredited college or university. Students with post-master’s graduate credit in related education content completed prior to admission to the EdD program may petition to transfer in an additional six credits of equivalent coursework with appropriate documentation and with the approval of the EdD program director. Thus, students must complete between 48 and 54 credits at the doctoral level at JHU. The program includes the following required coursework components (subject to change):

• Foundations of Education (15 credit hours)
• Applied Research & Evaluation (12 credit hours)
• Areas of Interest / Electives (15 elective credit hours)
• Doctoral Dossier Research (12 credit hours)*

In addition to successfully completing all the coursework requirements, candidates must also satisfy written assessments and an oral comprehensive examination that document attainment of competencies. They must also complete either an Applied Dissertation or a Dossier Style Dissertation research project, depending upon the year the candidate was admitted to the program as per the following table:

Students who extend their program of study may be required to enroll in additional independent study credits.

With permission, students admitted between Fall 2013 and Fall 2020 may opt into the Dossier Style Dissertation if they choose not to do an intervention.

Problems of Practice and Doctoral Dossier

Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP)—an area of concern they have observed within their professional context—that becomes the focus of the student's Doctoral Dossier, which consists of three main projects described below.

As part of our commitment to social justice, the EdD program does not privilege one form of communication over another. Thus, all components of the Doctoral Dossier can be communicated in a modality of the student’s choosing: video, oral, scholarly writing, or public-facing writing. The Doctoral Dossier is embedded within the EdD program coursework, providing students the unique opportunity to examine an issue important to their field.

To begin their Doctoral Dossier process, students will spend their first year working on a Scholarship of Integration project (Project 1) that focuses on exploration and identification of underlying causes of and factors associated with their chosen POP. Using systems thinking, which includes perspective-taking, and the research literature, students will document their exploration in an introductory narrative that provides the rationale and supporting evidence for their decision to further pursue their research topic throughout their doctoral journey.

During the second year, following completion of the Scholarship of Integration project, students will choose one of the following two options for Project 2:

1. Scholarship of Application: Demonstrate the application of the research to practice. The purpose of this project is to a) consider how the research perpetuates and/or disrupts oppression, b) critique relevant systems, structures, and institutions, and c) determine avenues to effectively disseminate evidence to a wider audience and stakeholder group.

Example projects include: historical analysis of a topic, curriculum creation, community organization, autoethnography, instructional pedagogy, and others.   

2. Scholarship of Teaching: Development and improvement of pedagogical practices. Students examine teaching processes and assessments improve practice.

Example projects include : autoethnography of one’s teaching, innovative teaching materials, curricula, development of new courses, or development of a new pedagogical framework.   

During the third year, following completion of Project 2, students will choose one of the following:

• The scholarship option NOT chosen for Project 2, or
• Scholarship of Discovery: Search for new knowledge. Students conduct evidence-based research that leads to knowledge creation.    

Example projects include: written, oral, or other modalities of research, scholarly publications, empirical study, working paper, or book chapters.                

During the fourth year, students will complete Project 3, write an Executive Summary that ties their three projects together, and write a final reflection of their doctoral journey. The Doctoral Dossier will be presented and assessed during the fourth year.

Students are expected to complete four years of coursework and independent research concurrently. This program is cohort-based, thus if students require a leave of absence for any reason, they will return in the appropriate course sequence with the next cohort the following year.

Problems of Practice and Dossier Style Dissertation (for students admitted Fall 2021 and Fall 2022*)

Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP), which is an area of concern that they have observed within their professional context. This POP becomes the focus of the student's Dossier Style Dissertation. The Dossier Style Dissertation is embedded within the EdD program coursework, which provides students with a unique opportunity to examine an issue important to the organization in which they are employed.

During the first year in the program, students synthesize research literature to understand factors relevant to the POP from a broader systems perspective. During the second year of the program, students conduct an empirical project to investigate their POP within their professional context. Students are expected to collect and analyze data to further understand and refine their identified problem. Based on the evidence in the literature review and empirical project, students will engage in a final project that may further explore an aspect of their POP or articulate a potential solution.

Students will demonstrate mastery of first- and second-year competencies through written and oral comprehensive assessments, which will serve as indicators of readiness for conducting their applied research. Students will then evaluate the effectiveness of this solution as their Applied Project (Year 3). Characteristics of the Dossier Style Dissertation that make it unique to this program include:

• Written assignments within courses that focus on the student's POP.
• Coursework that leads students to consider applications that hold the potential for significant change or impact within their organization and/or have implications for policy.
• Dossier Style Dissertation components that are embedded within coursework and distributed across the three years of the program.

Although somewhat different from a traditional dissertation in its completion and focus, students are nevertheless expected to demonstrate mastery of the relevant literature, to obtain extant and/or collect additional data, and to interpret the results in light of previous studies. The Dossier Style Dissertation will be presented at a final oral defense before a Dossier Style Dissertation Panel.

Typically, we expect that students would complete three years of coursework and independent research concurrently. It is possible that some students may need more than three years to complete their research, in which case they will be required to enroll in at least one credit hour per semester after completion of the required 90 credit hours.

*Students admitted Fall 2021 can choose to complete either the Dossier Style Dissertation or the Applied Dissertation described below. Fall 2022 students may only complete the Dossier Style Dissertation.

Problems of Practice and Applied Dissertation (for students admitted Fall 2013-2021*)

Students examine a Problem of Practice (POP), which is an area of concern that they have observed within their professional context. This POP becomes the focus of the student's Applied Dissertation research. The Applied Dissertation is embedded within the EdD program coursework, which provides students with a unique opportunity to examine an issue important to the organization in which they are employed.

During the first year in the program, students examine their articulated POP to identify underlying causes and associated factors. During the second year of the program, students develop a potential solution, such as an intervention or policy change, and a plan to study the implementation of this intervention as well as proximal outcomes. Students will demonstrate mastery of first- and second-year competencies through written and oral comprehensive assessments, which will serve as indicators of readiness for conducting their applied research. Students will then evaluate the effectiveness of this solution as their Applied Dissertation (Year 3). Characteristics of the Applied Dissertation that make it unique to this program include:

• Coursework that leads students to consider solutions that hold the potential for significant change or impact within their organization and/or have implications for policy.
• Dissertation components that are embedded within coursework and distributed across the three years of the program.

Although somewhat different from a traditional dissertation in its completion and focus, students are nevertheless expected to demonstrate mastery of the relevant literature, to obtain extant and/or collect additional data, and to interpret the results in light of previous studies. The dissertation will be presented at a final oral defense before the student’s Dissertation Advisory Committee.

Typically, students will complete three years of coursework and independent research concurrently. It is possible that some students may need more than three years to complete their research, in which case they will be required to enroll in at least one credit hour per semester after completion of the required 90 credit hours.

*Students admitted Fall 2013-2020 must complete the Applied Dissertation. Students admitted Fall 2021 can choose to complete either the Dossier Style Dissertation or the Applied Dissertation. Fall 2022 students may only complete the Dossier Style Dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

Program goals.

Upon successful completion of the EdD, we expect that graduates will:

• Participate as a self-reflexive, social justice-oriented learner within diverse educational or learning communities.
• Analyze and critique educational practice and research from a social justice and systems perspective.
• Apply relevant methodologies to address critical challenges in education.
• Demonstrate a curiosity for, and a systematic approach to, at least one major topic of study within education resulting in an emerging expertise.
• Integrate research and practice-based knowledge to develop research-informed decisions and opinions about educational experiences, processes, policies, and institutions.
• Communicate effectively to diverse audiences about educational research, experiences, processes, policies, and institutions.

2024 Best Online PhD in Science Education Programs

Earning a PhD in Science Education can help you advance your science teaching career or help you prepare for a more research-oriented path.

Science education is an ever-evolving field, and earning a doctoral degree can allow you to develop specialized skills and expertise in this area.

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There are a number of PhD programs in science education, so it’s beneficial to research your options in order to find the program that is best suited for your goals and aspirations.

Universities Offering Online Doctorate in Science Education Degree Programs

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Indiana University

Indiana University offers a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Science. The program requires the completion of 60 credit hours, including a dissertation. To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75, a master’s degree, two recommendation letters, and a personal statement.

Indiana University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with a track in STEM. Students must complete 63 credit hours to graduate. Those interested in the program must have a master’s degree in education and submit college transcripts, GRE test scores, and three professional recommendations.

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

University at Albany

The University at Albany offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with the option to add a specialization in Science and Mathematics Education. To graduate, students must complete a dissertation, a qualifying exam, and an educational research tool exam. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, all official transcripts, and GRE test scores.

UAlbany is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

University of Colorado – Denver

The University of Colorado—Denver offers an online Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity, Science Education. Students must complete 54 credit hours to graduate. To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a master’s degree. They must also submit a written statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts from all schools attended and complete an interview.

The University of Colorado – Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

University of Miami

The University of Miami offers a Doctor of Education in Applied Learning Sciences. The program can typically be completed online in 2.5 years. A final project and two one-week residencies at the school are required to graduate. Applicants must submit official transcripts, a resume, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

The University of Miami is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Education with an emphasis in Secondary Education. A specialization in science may also be added to the degree. Applicants must have two years of professional experience, a GPA of 3.5 or higher from all previous graduate courses, two references, and an AA license.

The University of Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Sciences and Technologies. Students must complete 12 classes and a final dissertation to graduate. Applicants must have a master’s degree and two years of experience and submit a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and GRE test scores.

The  University of Pennsylvania  is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina offers a Doctor of Education in STEM Education. Classes are offered online and are 8 weeks long. To graduate, students must complete 60 credit hours. Those interested in the program must submit two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a writing sample, and official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.

The University of South Carolina is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley

The University of Texas—Rio Grande Valley offers a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with the option to add a specialization in Science Education. Applicants must have a master’s degree with a GPA of 3.25 and three years of experience in the field and submit GRE test scores and three letters of recommendation.

UTRGV is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech offers a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Integrative STEM Education. A total of 90 credit hours, a dissertation, and a residency must be completed to graduate. Applicants must have a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and submit three recommendation letters and a current resume.

Virginia Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Online PhD in Science Education Programs

A Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education can be useful for careers that involve teaching science, utilizing science knowledge, and helping others understand the continual development of the scientific community.

Doctorate degrees are highly specialized for professionals who seek to enhance their skills in specific areas and want to pursue knowledge in those fields.

Science education PhD programs, while minimal in program variety, are abundant in content. They can often help qualify doctoral students  for roles as professional educators or researchers in postsecondary institutions and beyond. Some doctoral programs options include:

• Science Education . This program is the most common title for this particular doctorate. Professional educators can learn how to teach science and share its concepts and theories with others who are both in and out of the scientific community.
• Chemistry . This program equips doctoral students with the knowledge of chemistry and how to utilize this subject in science education.
• Teaching and Learning . This program is designed to prepare professional educators for leadership positions by helping them develop a substantial knowledge base in science education.

Because the subject of science education is very particular, you will likely notice a small variety of doctoral program options.

Science Education Careers & Salaries

Because this field is so specialized, there are a range of science education careers that can be structured in educational, developmental, and corporate settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , here are a few career paths that can relate to the field of science education, along with their median annual salaries.

Your career options may vary greatly depending on what area you specialize in. Your salary options can also depend on a number of factors, such as your education, work experience, employer, industry, and location.

Science Education PhD Curriculum & Courses

The doctoral program you select will consist of particular courses and an overall science education curriculum. You can expect to see a few common doctoral science education courses across many program maps as you do your research.

• Science in Childhood Education : This course provides an introduction to the creation of science curriculum and is geared toward teaching science well to children.
• Environmental Science : This course focuses on connections between contemporary environmental issues and environmental science concepts.
• Quantitative Methods in Science Education Research : This course offers a critical analysis of current published research in science education.
• Nature of Science : This course is designed to help students develop an adequate understanding of the nature of science or how science is practiced.
• Science Teacher Education : This course examines the classic and contemporary knowledge base of teacher education as well as current issues and questions in the realm of science education, such as multicultural education, for example.
• Qualitative Methods in Science Education Research : This course is designed to support students in qualitative educational research methods.
• Informal Science Education : This course goes over the development of curriculum and teaching practices that support learning in informal settings.
• Concepts in a Specific Science Subject : These types of science education courses examine the major concepts in a specific scientific field, such as biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Science Knowledge and Curriculum Design : This course goes over the organization of and the relationships between learning sciences and scientific concepts, with a focus on classroom-based analytical techniques suitable for curriculum design research.
• Modern Principles of Evolution : This course features scientific theories about the origin and evolution of life on earth.

Depending on your concentration in science education courses and area of expertise, you might intend to utilize your doctoral degree in a traditional classroom setting, in an informal environment, or in a research setting.

Ph.D. in Science Education Admissions Requirements

The specific admissions criteria required to enter into a PhD program in science education will often vary for each school. Here are some common requirements, though, that you may come across:

• GRE or GMAT test scores (if required)
• Letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Letter of intent or statement of purpose
• Masters degree in science, science education, or related field

You can contact a prospective school’s admissions office if you have any questions or concerns about their listed requirements.

Science Education PhD Programs Accreditation

Regionally accredited colleges and universities meet high quality standards for educational and student services. They are also regularly assessed by regional accrediting organizations in order to maintain their accreditation status.

There are many benefits to attending an accredited school. For instance, postsecondary institutions typically only consider accepting transfer credits if they were earned at an accredited institution, including those from online instructional design degree programs. In addition, accreditation can also be a precondition for some forms of financial aid.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

There are various types of financial aid available for doctoral programs students who qualify. Financial aid options can include federal and private loans, scholarships, and payment plans. You can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if you’re eligible for federal or state aid.

When it comes to scholarships, you may want to explore opportunities provided by your university and public organizations. At the PhD level, there may also be grants or work study programs that you can look into. A number of employers also offer tuition assistance to workers who are advancing their education in graduate programs.

What Can You Do with a PhD in Science Education?

Professionals with a PhD in Science Education can pursue a variety of career options. Graduates tend to pursue careers in educational research or academia. Some prefer to teach science in the classroom, either at the secondary or postsecondary level. Others aim to teach other science teachers or to influence science curriculum for various grade levels, including multicultural education.

Professionals with this degree can often qualify for leadership or administrative positions in the education field as well.

How Long Does It Take to Get a PhD in Science Education Online?

In general, a PhD takes 3 to 5 years to complete, depending on the number of credit hours required and how long it takes you to complete your dissertation. If no dissertation is required, a doctoral program can typically be completed in 3 years with full-time study.

Much like with an online masters in science education program, when earning an online PhD, your schedule can also impact your timeline for degree completion. For instance, if you’re balancing schoolwork on top of additional responsibilities, such as a job or a family, you might benefit from enrolling part-time. This would likely push your graduation date back, but it could also allow you to maintain your various responsibilities.

What’s the Difference Between an EdD vs. PhD in Science Education?

There are generally two types of degrees to consider when pursuing science education at the doctoral level: a PhD and an EdD.

• Doctor of Philosophy : A PhD is a terminal degree that allows educators to pursue a career in higher education as professors or researchers. This degree is research-focused, and educators may aim to inspire change based on their research and studies.
• Doctor of Education : An EdD is an applied or professional doctorate that allows experienced individuals to advance in their careers within their respective organizations. This degree is more practice-based.

Both a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Science Education can allow you to advance in your career. Your career goals may help you determine which is best for you. 

Is a PhD in Science Education Worth It?

Yes, a PhD in Science Education is worth it for many students. Pursuing a doctoral degree in science education can expand your current skills and advance your career options in this lucrative field.

Jobs related to science education are steadily growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for education, training, and library occupations is expected to grow 10% over the next ten years. Schools and organizations are in need of science education professionals in order to meet standards in student training and administrative achievement.

Common careers in this field include postsecondary teacher, instructional coordinator, educational administrator, and academic researcher.

Getting Your Doctorate in Science Education Online

Pursuing a Science Education PhD can enable you to further develop your skills and expertise in this growing field.

The field of science education has a positive job outlook, and a PhD can help you qualify for advanced teaching, administrative, or educational research positions. A growing number of accredited universities with graduate programs now offer credible online education degree programs as well, offering more flexibility and convenience as you complete your coursework.

If you want to contribute your expertise to the educational community, you can start exploring accredited universities to find the doctoral program that works best for your schedule and aspirations.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science Education

Graduate Programs

The Ph.D. Program in Science Education at Purdue University is designed primarily for students who want to specialize in science teacher education and science education research. The program also serves students aiming to teach science in small liberal arts colleges or seeking supervisory posts in national, state, or local systems.

This residential program has rolling admission. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” section below.

July 1 is the deadline for Fall applications.

November 15 is the deadline for Spring applications.

March 15 is the deadline for Summer applications.

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at [email protected] before continuing with program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

Application Instructions for the Science Education PhD program from the Office of Graduate Studies :

In addition to a submitted application (and any applicable application fees paid), the following materials are required for admission consideration, and all completed materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and forwarded on to faculty and the Purdue Graduate School for review.

Here are the materials required for this application

• Transcripts (from all universities attended)
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• 3 Recommendations
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Graduate School

We encourage prospective students submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.

When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:

• Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
• Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
• Earth/Space Science Education
• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Geoenvironmental Education
• Physics Education
• If you are unsure about your concentration of interest, please select Science Education.
• Please select a Degree Objective: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Primary Course Delivery: Residential

Program Requirements

This program is comprised of coursework and other experiences in four major areas:

• Science Education Studies
• Science Content
• Curriculum and Instruction Foundations Departmental Core

Educational Research Design

Science education requirements.

• EDCI 51700, Survey of Science Education (3cr.)
• EDCI 51800, The Nature of Science in Science Teaching (3cr.)
• EDCI 51000, Research Colloquium in Science Education (1 cr.)
• EDCI 69500, Internship in Science Education (3cr.)
• Science Education: Select two courses from: EDCI 56700, EDCI 60500, EDCI 61800, EDCI 61900, EDCI 62200

Science Education Elective Requirement

Science content requirement.

Depending on prior science coursework and professional experience, at least 9 credits science content

Curriculum and Instruction Foundations

• EDCI 62800, C&I Doctoral Seminar I
• EDCI 63800, C&I Doctoral Seminar II
• EDCI 58500, Multicultural Education
• C&I Elective (3cr.)
• EDPS 53300, Introduction to Research in Education or equivalent
• EDCI 61500, Qualitative Research I
• Introductory Statistics (STAT 50100 or STAT 51100)
• Advanced Elective (EDCI 61600 or quantitative method)
• EDPS 63000, Research Seminar

Science Education Research

• EDCI 69900, Research PhD Thesis
• Ackerman Center
• Serious Games
• CnI Online Fac
• Curriculum Studies
• Education for Work and Community
• Elementary Education
• English Education
• English Language Learning
• Learning Design and Technology
• Literacy and Language Education
• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
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Ed.D. Programs in Science Education

Thinking about an education doctorate in Science Education or STEM? We've got you covered. Our detailed listings contain links to tuition prices, curricula, and admissions requirements for all kinds of accredited programs. Need a little bit of direction to make your choice? Check out the Science Ed guide. It includes advice on available Ed.D. specialties, typical prerequisites & coursework, and potential career paths.

What is an Ed.D. in Science Education?

An Ed.D. in Science Education is a practical doctorate that prepares educators for PreK-12 and university-level positions in science education and leadership. Graduates also lead initiatives outside of traditional PK-20 spheres. Experts in this field become deeply versed in areas such as science teaching, instructional leadership, curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.

You might choose to pursue an Ed.D. in Science Education in order to:

• Qualify for jobs as curriculum supervisors, district-level leaders, assistant professors, and the like
• Gain a deep understanding of the theoretical & practical aspects of science pedagogy
• Engage in action research related to science teaching and learning
• Solve significant problems of practice within educational settings
• Think critically about the nature of science and the implications of science education within diverse communities
• Create positive changes in the teaching and learning of science within educational systems

Types of Doctorate in Science Education Programs

Ed.d. in science education.

You’ll find a number of straightforward doctorates in “Science Education” in our listings , including some from big names in teaching (e.g. Columbia). Coursework is often a blend of education credits (e.g. curriculum theory & practice, science teacher education, teaching & learning, etc.), graduate-level science subjects, social issues, and research work.

Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction: Science Education

Alternatively, you could consider a doctorate in “Curriculum & Instruction” with a concentration in science education. These degrees have a similar feel to an Ed.D. in Science Education, but may contain a little more emphasis on curriculum development and program planning.

Check the curriculum links in our listings to get a sense of how the Ed.D. coursework is weighted. For example, UTRGV’s Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction: Science Education is designed to prepare individuals to formulate and lead PK-16 programs, qualify for leadership roles,   and/or teach at the college or university level.

Note: We talk a lot more about about Curriculum & Instruction programs in our separate subject guide.

Ed.D. Programs in STEM Education

As the name implies, Ed.D. programs in STEM are built for current STEM educators who wish to take the next step in their practice-oriented careers. Students explore all of the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), with coursework in pedagogy, subject matter knowledge, and educational research.

You’ll find a lot of variation within STEM Ed.D. programs. Our listings contain doctorates in niche areas like STEM Leadership, STEM Education Enhancement, Integrative STEM Education, and more. The University of Idaho has sub-specialties in multiple areas (e.g. Indigenous STEM Education).

Ed.D. Programs in Specific Science Subjects

If you have a particular passion, you could even choose to pursue a science education doctorate in a specific subject (e.g. Biology, Health Science, Social Science, Physical Sciences, Earth Science, etc.).

These are often offered as sub-specialties within a more general degree (e.g. Ed.D. in Educational Innovation, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Ed.D. in Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction).

Ph.D. vs. Ed.D. in Science Education

In broad terms, an Ed.D. is a practice-focused doctorate that concentrates on applied research & theory and a Ph.D. is designed for aspiring university professors & high-level researchers. For example:

• Columbia’s Ed.D. in Science Education is popular with classroom teachers who wish to advance their careers and become K-12 district leaders, curriculum supervisors, and the like.
• Pitt’s Ph.D. in Science Education prepares students to conduct scholarly research, create development projects in science education, teach science education courses, instruct other K-12 science teachers, and serve as a faculty member in a research-oriented university.

But the line is pretty fuzzy when it comes to job applications. When we looked at openings for faculty-level positions, most universities were content with a Ph.D. or  Ed.D. in science education, STEM, or a relevant educational field (e.g. curriculum & instruction). This rule even applied to niche positions like “Assistant Professor of Biology Education.”

If your Ed.D. has a solid research component, you should be eligible for associate & assistant professor positions. Schools will be much more interested in your work history. Many university job openings ask for 5+ years of experience as a K-12 science teacher or administrator and/or substantial experience teaching science content & pedagogy at a post-secondary level.

This is just the tip of the iceberg! You can read our full discussion of the differences between Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs here .

Earning an Ed.D. in Science Education

Science education prerequisites.

• Master’s Degree: A master’s degree in science education or a scientific field may or may not be required—it varies from school to school. However, if you hold an M.Ed., you may be expected to have a bachelor’s degree in a science subject. Check the applications links in our listings for details.
• Minimum GPA: The standard minimum GPA for Ed.D. programs is 3.0 on your master’s degree, but prestigious universities often go higher. At Virginia Tech, it’s 3.3.
• Work Experience: The standard minimum is 3 years of classroom teaching experience. Depending on the program, some schools may also want to see evidence of a valid educator’s/teaching certificate or the equivalent.
• Additional Requirements: Some schools will ask for GRE or MAT scores; some schools won’t. You may also be expected to provide a statement of purpose or research interests, a current résumé, an academic writing sample, and 2-4 letters of recommendation.

Science Education Coursework

Although each doctorate in our listings has a different focus, most Ed.D. programs in science education try to cover key bases. These bases include:

• Theory & practice of science education
• Graduate-level coursework in science and STEM subjects
• Action research methods & tools
• Current problems of practice
• Societal issues (e.g. multicultural education)

The focus of the program will depend on the title and the College of Education’s strengths, so we recommend you make a shortlist of 4-5 likely candidates and then dig into their curriculum links.

Science Education Internship & Fieldwork

Because the Ed.D. is a practice-oriented doctorate, some universities have gone the extra mile and included internship experiences in their programs. Examples include:

• UGA’s Ed.D. in Science Education , which has a research internship AND a teaching internship in science education.
• Pitt’s Hybrid Ed.D. in STEM , which has a choice of internships—job-embedded, aspirant/apprenticeship with a mentor, or an international/global studies experience. Ed.D. students choose one.

We tend to favor doctoral programs with internships & fieldwork, but we appreciate that they may cut into your work time. When in doubt, talk to alumni to learn if the internship was a valuable element in the program.

Science Education Dissertation

Ed.D. programs will include a traditional 5-chapter dissertation, Dissertation in Practice (DiP) or capstone project. We discuss the difference between these options in our guide to No Dissertation Ed.D. Programs .

We noticed that many Ed.D. in Science Education programs are still sticking to the traditional dissertation model, but there are exceptions. For example, Augusta is a CPED member, so it uses the Dissertation in Practice (DiP) model for its cohort-based Ed.D. in Educational Innovation .

Online Ed.D. in Science Education Programs

Are ed.d. programs in science education offered online.

Yes. Our program database contains a smattering of online doctorates in science education. We’ve flagged them all with an “Offered Online” marker. Some will be asynchronous (i.e. log in at any time); some won’t. For example, Virginia Tech’s Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Integrative STEM Education involves synchronous web-based delivery (i.e. real-time classes).

Do Online Ed.D. in Science Education Programs Contain Residencies?

Check the curriculum links. The University of South Carolina’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Practice and Innovation: STEM Education and Murray State’s Online Ed.D. in P-20 and Community leadership: STEM Leadership are 100% online, but Valdosta’s Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – P-12 Disciplinary includes on-campus doctoral seminars. Each program is unique.

Science Education Careers

Ed.d. in science education jobs.

A doctorate in science education is designed to prepare graduates for leadership & high-level teaching roles in PreK-12 schools, districts, universities, and other relevant settings (e.g. zoos, museums, environmental education centers, STEM industries, etc.). You might pursue one in order to become a:

• District Leader in Science/STEM fields
• District Curriculum Supervisor
• Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education
• Director of Science Programs
• Director of STEM Education

Take a look at the job boards on ASTE and NSELA for more ideas.

Ed.D. in Science Education Salary

The easiest way to find info on your chosen job in science education is to examine data from common salary sites. For example, Glassdoor posts average salary numbers for an “Assistant Professor of Science Education.” Remember that salary estimates will vary depending on the job title and location.

Is an Ed.D. in Science Education Worth it?

An Ed.D. in Science Education is a fairly niche degree to begin with, so we’re assuming you already have a few job goals in mind! If you’re on the fence about the cost & time, we recommend you talk to recent alumni. They’ll give you an honest opinion of the relevance of the doctorate and may be able to help with career guidance.

To find recent graduates of Ed.D. in Science Education programs, create a shortlist of potential programs from our listings and ask the university for alumni recommendations. You can also search for educational qualifications on LinkedIn and contact people directly.

Science Education Resources and Organizations

• Association for Multicultural Science Education (ASME) : ASME is dedicated to promoting & improving science teaching to students of culturally diverse backgrounds; shaping science curricula, educational systems, and teaching methods; and recruiting and involving teachers of all minorities in science education.
• Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) : ASTE members include teacher educators, scientists, science coordinators and supervisors, and informal science educators from the U.S. and internationally. It hosts an annual meeting in January and posts employment opportunities on its website.
• Council for Elementary Science International (CESI) : CESI is an international professional organization for PreK-8 educators who have the responsibility to teach science to children.
• Council of State Science Supervisors (CSSS) : CSSS members have direct accountability to the government agencies given the constitutional authority for education. Supervisors play a key role in directing efforts at improving school science and to ensure excellence and equity in science education.
• National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) : NARST is a global organization focused on improving science teaching and learning through research.
• National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) : NMEA is a member-based organization of classroom teachers, informal educators, university professors, and scientists who are working together to advance the understanding and protection of freshwater and marine ecosystems.
• National Middle Level Science Teachers Association (NMLSTA) : NMLSTA is a professional learning network for middle and junior high school science teachers who are committed to meeting the developmental needs of students in grades 5–9.
• National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) : NSELA members focus on the development of effective leadership practices as a means to improve science education.
• National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) : NSTA is a community of 40,000+ science educators and professionals who have made a commitment to best practices in teaching science and its impact on student learning.
• North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) : NAAEE members promote professional excellence in non-formal organizations, K-12 classrooms, universities, government agencies, and corporate settings throughout the world.
• Society for College Science Teachers (SCST) : SCST is an interdisciplinary affiliate of NSTA that’s dedicated to the study and advancement of college science teaching.

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La Sierra University

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Riverside, California

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Neuroscience and Education

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Education and Human Development

Denver, Colorado

Doctorate in Education - Leadership for Educational Equity - Science Education

University of central florida.

College of Education

Orlando, Florida

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education

Edd in curriculum and instruction - social science education, university of miami.

School of Education

Coral Gables, Florida

Doctor of Education in Applied Learning Sciences

Offered Online

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Doctor of Education in Educational Innovation - Secondary Education - Biology

Doctor of education in educational innovation - secondary education - earth science, doctor of education in educational innovation - secondary education - science education, georgia state university.

Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Atlanta, Georgia

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education

University of georgia.

Department of Mathematics and Science Education

Athens, Georgia

EdD in Science Education

Valdosta state university.

College of Education and Human Services

Valdosta, Georgia

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - P-12 Disciplinary - Behavior Sciences

Doctor of education in curriculum and instruction - p-12 disciplinary - science, doctor of education in curriculum and instruction - p-12 disciplinary - social science, boise state university.

Boise, Idaho

Online Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - STEM

University of idaho.

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Moscow, Idaho

Doctor of Education in STEM

Doctor of education in stem - engineering and technology education, doctor of education in stem - experimental stem education, doctor of education in stem - indigenous stem education, doctor of education in stem - k-12 stem education, doctor of education in stem - math and science education, illinois state university.

Normal, Illinois

EdD in Teaching and Learning - Science

Northern illinois university.

Dekalb, Illinois

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Science, Social Studies, and Environmental Education Integration

University of illinois at urbana-champaign.

Champaign, Illinois

Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics, Science, & Engineering Education

Indiana university bloomington.

Bloomington, Indiana

Murray State University

Department of Educational Studies, Leadership, and Counseling

Murray, Kentucky

EdD in P-20 and Community Leadership - STEM Leadership

Morgan state university.

Baltimore, Maryland

Massachusetts

University of massachusetts-lowell.

Lowell, Massachusetts

Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling - STEM

University of michigan-dearborn.

College of Education, Health, and Human Services

Dearborn, Michigan

EdD in Curriculum and Practice - Science

University of nevada-las vegas.

Las Vegas, Nevada

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education Track

Columbia university in the city of new york.

Department of Human Development

New York, New York

EdD in Cognitive Science in Education

Hofstra university.

Hempstead, New York

Doctor of Education in Learning and Teaching - Science Education

Doctor of education in learning and teaching - stem, pennsylvania, university of pittsburgh-pittsburgh campus.

Department of Instruction and Learning

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

EdD in STEM

South carolina, clemson university.

Clemson, South Carolina

Doctorate in Education in Education Systems Improvement Science

University of south carolina-columbia.

Columbia, South Carolina

Online Doctor of Education in Educational Practice and Innovation - STEM Education

Texas a & m university-kingsville.

Department of Educational Leadership and Technology

Kingsville, Texas

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - Biology

The university of texas rio grande valley.

Department of Teaching and Learning

Edinburg, Texas

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, Texas

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction - Science

University of houston, executive doctor of education in professional leadership - health science education, virginia tech.

Blacksburg, Virginia

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction - Integrative STEM Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

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The Harvard Ph.D. in Education trains cutting-edge researchers who work across disciplines to generate knowledge and translate discoveries into transformative policy and practice.

Offered jointly by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Ph.D. in Education provides you with full access to the extraordinary resources of Harvard University and prepares you to assume meaningful roles as university faculty, researchers, senior-level education leaders, and policymakers.

As a Ph.D. candidate, you will collaborate with scholars across all Harvard graduate schools on original interdisciplinary research. In the process, you will help forge new fields of inquiry that will impact the way we teach and learn. The program’s required coursework will develop your knowledge of education and your expertise in a range of quantitative and qualitative methods needed to conduct high-quality research. Guided by the goal of making a transformative impact on education research, policy, and practice, you will focus on independent research in various domains, including human development, learning and teaching, policy analysis and evaluation, institutions and society, and instructional practice.   

Curriculum Information

The Ph.D. in Education requires five years of full-time study to complete. You will choose your individual coursework and design your original research in close consultation with your HGSE faculty adviser and dissertation committee. The requirements listed below include the three Ph.D. concentrations: Culture, Institutions, and Society; Education Policy and Program Evaluation; and Human Development, Learning and Teaching . 

We invite you to review an example course list, which is provided in two formats — one as the full list by course number and one by broad course category . These lists are subject to modification. 

Ph.D. Concentrations and Examples

Summary of Ph.D. Program

Doctoral Colloquia  In year one and two you are required to attend. The colloquia convenes weekly and features presentations of work-in-progress and completed work by Harvard faculty, faculty and researchers from outside Harvard, and Harvard doctoral students. Ph.D. students present once in the colloquia over the course of their career.

Research Apprenticeship The Research Apprenticeship is designed to provide ongoing training and mentoring to develop your research skills throughout the entire program.

Teaching Fellowships The Teaching Fellowship is an opportunity to enhance students' teaching skills, promote learning consolidation, and provide opportunities to collaborate with faculty on pedagogical development.

Comprehensive Exams  The Written Exam (year 2, spring) tests you on both general and concentration-specific knowledge. The Oral Exam (year 3, fall/winter) tests your command of your chosen field of study and your ability to design, develop, and implement an original research project.

Dissertation  Based on your original research, the dissertation process consists of three parts: the Dissertation Proposal, the writing, and an oral defense before the members of your dissertation committee.

Culture, Institutions, and Society (CIS) Concentration

In CIS, you will examine the broader cultural, institutional, organizational, and social contexts relevant to education across the lifespan. What is the value and purpose of education? How do cultural, institutional, and social factors shape educational processes and outcomes? How effective are social movements and community action in education reform? How do we measure stratification and institutional inequality? In CIS, your work will be informed by theories and methods from sociology, history, political science, organizational behavior and management, philosophy, and anthropology. You can examine contexts as diverse as classrooms, families, neighborhoods, schools, colleges and universities, religious institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and more.

Education Policy and Program Evaluation (EPPE) Concentration

In EPPE, you will research the design, implementation, and evaluation of education policy affecting early childhood, K–12, and postsecondary education in the U.S. and internationally. You will evaluate and assess individual programs and policies related to critical issues like access to education, teacher effectiveness, school finance, testing and accountability systems, school choice, financial aid, college enrollment and persistence, and more. Your work will be informed by theories and methods from economics, political science, public policy, and sociology, history, philosophy, and statistics. This concentration shares some themes with CIS, but your work with EPPE will focus on public policy and large-scale reforms.

Human Development, Learning and Teaching (HDLT) Concentration

In HDLT, you will work to advance the role of scientific research in education policy, reform, and practice. New discoveries in the science of learning and development — the integration of biological, cognitive, and social processes; the relationships between technology and learning; or the factors that influence individual variations in learning — are transforming the practice of teaching and learning in both formal and informal settings. Whether studying behavioral, cognitive, or social-emotional development in children or the design of learning technologies to maximize understanding, you will gain a strong background in human development, the science of learning, and sociocultural factors that explain variation in learning and developmental pathways. Your research will be informed by theories and methods from psychology, cognitive science, sociology and linguistics, philosophy, the biological sciences and mathematics, and organizational behavior.

Program Faculty

The most remarkable thing about the Ph.D. in Education is open access to faculty from all Harvard graduate and professional schools, including the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Harvard Kennedy School, the Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Learn about the full Ph.D. Faculty.

Jarvis R. Givens

Jarvis Givens studies the history of American education, African American history, and the relationship between race and power in schools.

Paul L. Harris

Paul Harris is interested in the early development of cognition, emotion, and imagination in children.

Meira Levinson

Meira Levinson is a normative political philosopher who works at the intersection of civic education, youth empowerment, racial justice, and educational ethics. 

Luke W. Miratrix

Luke Miratrix is a statistician who explores how to best use modern statistical methods in applied social science contexts.

Eric Taylor

Eric Taylor studies the economics of education, with a particular interest in employer-employee interactions between schools and teachers — hiring and firing decisions, job design, training, and performance evaluation.

Paola Uccelli

Paola Ucelli studies socio-cultural and individual differences in the language development of multilingual and monolingual students.

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Dissertations.

The following is a complete listing of successful Ph.D. in Education dissertations to-date. Dissertations from November 2014 onward are publicly available in the Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) , the online repository for Harvard scholarship.

• 2022 Graduate Dissertations (265 KB pdf)
• 2021 Graduate Dissertations (177 KB pdf)
• 2020 Graduate Dissertations (121 KB pdf)
• 2019 Graduate Dissertations (68.3 KB pdf)

Student Directory

An opt-in listing of current Ph.D. students with information about their interests, research, personal web pages, and contact information:

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Student Directory

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Program Highlights

Explore examples of the Doctor of Philosophy in Education experience and the impact its community is making on the field:

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Lost in Translation

New comparative study from Ph.D. candidate Maya Alkateb-Chami finds strong correlation between low literacy outcomes for children and schools teaching in different language from home

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Why Earn a Doctor of Education in Applied Learning Sciences?

The University of Miami’s Applied Learning Sciences program offers expert insight into the theory behind learning environments and knowledge of curriculum design that can be immediately applied to the workplace.

With an Applied Learning Sciences degree, you can excel in traditional educational settings and beyond. Graduates can pursue a career in formal education environments such as universities and K-12 schools with roles in curriculum development and instructional design. Unlike other post-graduate education programs, UOnline graduates are also prepared for professional learning design, training, and organizational development roles in the corporate or nonprofit world. Graduates with an interest in entrepreneurship are equipped to develop learning products or technologies for EdTech companies or start their own ventures.

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Career Opportunities for Learning Science PhDs and EdDs

Those drawn to pursuing a doctorate in science education tend to be passionately curious. They have a love for learning and helping others find that same passion. But beyond your own love of learning, you may be curious about what career opportunities this degree will provide.

With a learning sciences doctoral degree, you will be equipped to be an excellent teacher, administrator, scholar, and researcher. A learning science PhD or EdD can also help give you a boost at your current workplace, giving you crucial skills in training, interpersonal relations, and more.

The best learning sciences graduate programs offer flexibility in career possibilities. Do you see yourself working in the classroom as a professor? As a school district supervisor? As an entrepreneurial thought leader in homeschooling philosophy?

When earning a doctorate in science education online, you will be equipped to make a difference at a university or community college institution. This degree will set you up for a research-based role and help increase your chance at a tenured faculty position.

And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , postsecondary teachers' job outlook from 2021-2031 has a projected growth rate of 12%. Each year, an average of 132,600 job openings for postsecondary teachers is projected.

Perhaps our Design of Online Learning Environments course will inspire you to take your skills into the online learning space. It’s only fitting that an online PhD or EdD in science education program would study itself!

Online learning became the norm when schools shut down in-person learning during COVID-19, having a direct impact on learning and performance in academic settings. As students continue to choose online learning, this space shows no signs of slowing down. Online learning platforms are now widely used among all ages and demographics. And your career may be at the forefront of artificial intelligence in online curriculum design. Become a learning app developer, or take your leadership skills into the business or healthcare sectors.

Perhaps you want to help a company better offer insightful professional development opportunities for their employees. If you want to work in human resources, our Design for Workplace-Related Learning class will set you up for success on your path to becoming a facilitator of professional development.

The brain is constantly adapting to the fast-changing world around us, technological innovations, and cultural shifts. Our EdD in learning sciences program also allows you to study how culture impacts learning. This sets you up to work globally or take your experience to a specific region near and dear to your heart. Fascinated by family cultures or lifelong learning? Become a specialist in family dynamics or pioneer ways to keep the brain fresh into old age.

Earning our EdD learning sciences online degree exposes you to our seminar in Design for Out-Of-School, Informal Learning . This course may inspire you to take up a career beyond the classroom in public forums of education. Informal education positions often combine learning with recreation or the arts. This includes jobs in museum curation, zoo, and aquarium program coordination, or at wildlife reserves or state parks. Or, opt to work behind the scenes to ensure athletes and student-athletes get the most out of their coaching and education.

With learning sciences graduate programs like ours, apply the research skills you learn to any research-dominant job. Acquire transferable skills to help others understand how learning happens in and out of school. Because this is an EdD in science education online, you have the option to keep your current job to see how this course of study illuminates your current career.

Make a difference in the private, academic, nonprofit, medical, or government sectors. Graduates will be equipped to help all ages and demographics in person or online, in professional or familial contexts – whether that lands them in after-school programs, city planning offices, or local community centers.

When it comes to learning sciences graduate programs, access to an extensive alumni to network with can make all the difference when the job hunt commences. Forge connections with University of Miami alumni in your desired field to learn more about your options.

Ready to take the next step toward your dream career? Apply today to the University of Miami’s learning science EdD program to start your journey.

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This degree program is designed to prepare students for leadership in science education. The program includes advanced preparation in science to develop both breadth and depth in science subject matter background. Preparation in research methods in science education, as well as study of recent developments in the broad field of professional education, is included in the program. Students should refer to the bulletin, Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, available from the Office of Doctoral Studies, for information on admission, residence, certification, examinations, and the dissertation.

The general requirement is for a minimum of 75 points of approved graduate credit, at least 45 points of which must be taken through Teachers College registration. In order that candidates become familiar with recent investigations in the broad fields of professional education, each program will include one or more courses in the nature of education and the nature of persons and the learning process.

In total, a minimum of 75 course points is required: A minimum of 15 points in breadth of science content courses, 15 points in core science education courses, 12 points in professional education courses, 12 points in research methodology courses, 3-6 points in technology courses, and 6 dissertation study points. This leaves a remaining 12-15 points of optional studies to be determined in consultation with the advisor.

Dissertation Requirements

In addition to all other guidelines, it should be noted that the dissertation must be a research thesis based on a theoretical rationale and must exhibit thorough and comprehensive mastery of a research discipline.

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PhD in Science Education

The PhD in Science Education emphasizes broad and deep familiarity with the research literature in science education and closely related theoretical and practical fields, and the development of skills necessary to make original and important contributions to research. Because doctoral students vary greatly in academic and experiential backgrounds and have a variety of career goals, the guidelines for required coursework are flexible and each program is personalized.

As a doctoral student, you are likely to work with nearly all of the faculty either in courses or on research projects. One of the most important aspects of the doctoral program is the close relationship you develop with a major professor, who typically serves as research mentor not just for your final dissertation study but also in navigating the world of science teaching, science education research, and science teacher education.

• Individualized course of study
• Program requires rigorous research experiences as well as hands-on service and policy experiences

Along with doctoral-level core and elective science education courses, you will study two different areas of educational research methodology, and the psychological and social foundations of education. Courses are typically offered in the evening, although full-time students may take advantage of a wider variety of courses offered throughout the day.

Your coursework typically includes:

• Graduate-level study in a science field
• Science teacher induction
• Multicultural science education
• History of science education
• Science curriculum
• Teaching and learning
• Science teacher education
• Philosophy of science
• Qualitative/quantitative research methods
• Research and teaching internships

Coursework is flexible and personalized, designed by you and your faculty committee by taking into account your graduate-level course background, career goals, and interests. Most of our doctoral students hold a previous graduate degree in science education or in a science field, although this is not required for admission. These students normally take fewer courses before concentrating on the dissertation research project.

The University of Georgia has one of the largest and most respected groups of science education faculty in the world. All of these prominent researchers teach doctoral courses and direct doctoral dissertation studies.

Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at the UGA Licensure Disclosure Portal .

Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.

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Part 2: Apply to the PhD in Science Education

Note: In advance of applying to our program, we strongly recommend you reach out to faculty members with shared research interests to your own , as gaining admission into the doctoral program is unlikely without faculty support.

We base admissions decisions on a variety of factors including past performance in coursework, especially science course work, GPAs in past degree programs, entrance exam scores, letters of recommendation, and other evidence of scholarly potential.

The Graduate School requires a minimum 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate degree and a minimum 3.5 GPA in your graduate degree.

Applicants must submit their official GRE scores during application.

K-16 science teaching experience is strongly preferred prior to admission.

While completing the Graduate School application, you will need to provide:

Three letters of recommendation You will identify your letter writers and their email addresses when you apply, and they will receive an email from the Graduate School asking them to complete the form online. Choose recommenders who know your academic work well and can speak to your capacity to engage in a graduate-level study of science, to perform well in courses requiring high levels of reading and writing, to work as a classroom teacher, and to be successful in a graduate program. Do not solicit “character references” from friends, family, or people you know socially.

Importantly, the Graduate School’s form for recommendations is generic as it covers all levels of graduate degrees, and the automated email soliciting recommendations unfortunately often results in a rather minimal completion of the form, often including little or no insightful and relevant detail, in the recommender’s own words, about the suitability of applicants for doctoral work in particular. To address this issue, we require more extensive commentary, preferably in the form of a standard business letter on the writer’s institutional letterhead for all doctoral-level applications. Your recommenders will be able to upload their letter when filling out the recommendation form. Please communicate this expectation to them!

Transcripts Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission. Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission.

Test Scores Have your GRE scores sent directly to UGA using the institution code 5813.

Sample of scholarly writing Submit a piece of scholarly writing that demonstrates both your technical writing skills and your ability to make claims and support them with references and chains of logic. Your writing sample should be science or science education related. A paper that you have written for a previous course or for publication may suffice, or you may wish to construct a new paper. The writing sample will be used to give the faculty a sense of your writing abilities.

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Statement of purpose (we recommend fitting this on two pages) Submit a statement explaining why you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in science education at the University of Georgia. Identify the educational problem or concern that drives you to pursue a PhD. Because the PhD is a research degree, identify a potential topic (or topics) of investigation and provisionally identify members of the faculty with whom you might work.

Finally, after the faculty has reviewed your materials the graduate coordinator may contact you to schedule an interview if you’ve not already meet individually with the faculty.

Deadline To Apply

If you are interested in being considered for funding opportunities, we recommend you apply by November 1 for admission the following Fall.

Otherwise, the deadlines are as follows: April 1 to begin in either the Summer or Fall semesters and November 1 to begin in the Spring semester.

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The College’s programs are taught by dedicated faculty who are experts in a range of areas and are passionate about helping students succeed both in their programs and professionally.

Our nationally recognized faculty will work with you to customize your degree program.

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Most graduate students at UGA are not assigned to a faculty advisor until after admittance. A close working relationship with your advisor is paramount to progressing through your program of study.

Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.

Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.

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Most PhD students are full-time and hold a graduate assistantship appointment that includes both a tuition waiver and a cash stipend. Assistantship duties may include teaching, research, or a combination, and are between 13 and 20 hours a week.

We expect our PhD students to participate in national and international conferences, such as the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, the Association for Science Teacher Education, and the American Educational Research Association. Conference presentations usually result in refereed journal publications before graduation, with most students progressing to first authorship.

Students who maintain employment as full-time teachers may earn the PhD (vs. EdD) degree if they study unusually intensively for at least one year in order to satisfy the UGA Graduate School’s PhD residency requirement.

Nearly all full-time students graduate in three or four years, while part-time students typically require a significantly longer time period.

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EdD in STEM Education

Become an equity-minded and innovation-driven leader of STEM education in K-12 schools and beyond.

Our EdD in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM Education) is for teachers and educators who desire the skills and credentials needed to advance their practice-oriented careers.

The major is part of the school’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program , which has a variety of different majors to serve professionals from various fields.

The program offers a rigorous theoretical and practical orientation for scholar practitioners aspiring to become leaders in K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning. Our graduates hold positions such as district STEM curriculum supervisor, faculty member at a teaching-focused university, director of STEM education in informal education settings (e.g., environmental education center), or district leader in the STEM fields of science or mathematics.

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Degree Type

Doctor of Education (EdD)

84 credits (24 transfer from your master's degree)

Time Commitment

3 years on average

Enrollment Term

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Admissions Requirements

No GRE Exam is required

Program Overview

The EdD major in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education is part of the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program at the University of Pittsburgh Pitt School of Education. The program aligns with School of Education’s mission to prepare students to be scholars, leaders, and change-makers in education and health, with a particular focus on equity and justice.

Earn Your Degree While Working

The program accommodates the schedules of working professionals and combines an online learning environment with monthly Saturday in-person sessions.

The Best of Online and Face-to-Face

There is a hybrid course delivery model, including a one-day welcome and information event, a week-long intensive on-ramp experience in the first summer, cross-disciplinary practitioner inquiry and foundations courses, and an internship.

Built for Professionals

The EdD helps graduates advance within their professional areas of practice. This is in contrast to our PhD, which is a full-time program that helps to prepare graduates for research-oriented careers and/or working as faculty within research and doctoral granting universities.

The EdD program is a three-year program that consists of 60 new credits. Students transfer 24 credits from relevant graduate work.

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Learning Experiences

The EdD curriculum is delivered in several stages, through a variety methods:

Orientation (Spring)

The EdD cohort participates in a full-day, on-campus, orientation in the spring before the summer start of the program.

The day includes opportunities to meet program faculty, EdD program information, and cohort-building activities as well as an introductory session with other students in your academic major.

Orientation typically takes place in March or April.

On-Ramp Experience (Summer)

The EdD cohort will participate in a full-week, on-campus, experience that includes intense work focused on understanding enduring problems of practice in education, health, and human development.

This one-week experience typically takes place in June, and is a component of the first summer courses (Foundations 1 and Practitioner Inquiry 1).

Online Classes and Hybrid Seminars (Summer, Fall, and Spring)

You will experience a hybrid model of education through online course experiences and in-person, once per month (typically on Saturdays) sessions on the Pittsburgh campus.

Attendance at in-person, on campus sessions is  required .

Degree Requirements

EdD students at the Pitt School of Education complete 10 requirements that are embedded in coursework, including a practitioner inquiry project.

Prerequisites

The EdD requires applicants to have 24 credits of relevant graduate work to transfer from a source institution with a B (3.0) or higher according to University policy.

Candidates for the program must have a master’s degree in a related field, as well as education-related work experience and an experience in or aspirations for a leadership position.

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Career Pathways

Graduates of the STEM major are leaders who are scholar-practitioners, and they work in positions including:

• Leaders in K-12 schools and institutions of higher learning
• District curriculum supervisor
• Faculty members at teaching-focused universities
• District leaders in the STEM fields

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Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education, Ed.D.

The IU Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education is designed to help you build your scientific expertise on your own schedule.

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Total Credits : 60

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Degree Overview

In this program, you’ll gain a richer understanding of your area of scientific expertise, as well as the most effective techniques to teach it in a classroom setting. You’ll apply research-based theories to practical settings related to teacher training and young learners’ concepts of science.

The IU Online Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education is designed for science educators looking to supplement their master’s degree with advanced-level coursework.

As an IU Online student, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

• Official transcripts
• Personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume (international students only)
• Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

Application Deadlines

Fall semester: January 15

Spring semester: November 1

Career Outcomes

Your Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education  prepares you for career paths such as:

• Teaching and teacher education in higher education
• Leadership roles in K–12
• Independent consultant

Degree Requirements

To earn an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education, you must complete 60 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

• Core inquiry courses (9 credit hours)
• Inquiry linkage course (3 credit hours)
• Focus courses (24 credit hours)
• Minor courses (9 credit hours)
• Electives (6 credit hours)
• Dissertation courses (9 credit hours)

Once you have completed coursework in this program, you are required to compile a portfolio of work and pass an oral exam before continuing to your dissertation.

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10 Best Online STEM PhD Programs [2024 Doctoral Guide]

If you’re passionate about making STEM education more effective, inclusive, and accessible, then earning a STEM PhD may be the next step in your professional journey.

Whether your focus is on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, earning a STEM PhD can help you gain the skills needed to teach and contribute research on STEM education.

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A STEM PhD program can be beneficial for professionals who are looking to take their careers in education to the next level, whether in an administrative, research, or teaching capacity.

STEM PhD Programs Online

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education PhD programs are designed to prepare students for cutting-edge research, teaching, and administrative careers in STEM education.

Students in this program focus on methods to make STEM education more effective and inclusive for both students and educators.

In this program, you’ll study a range of topics, such as:

• Advanced evaluation models and survey methods
• Learning, development, and teaching theory
• Sociocultural foundations of education
• Executing empirical studies

Research in this program is also heavily focused on optimizing learning and teaching methods, so there may be a significant amount of cognitive and anthropological coursework. You could also learn about content-specific and sociocultural challenges currently present in teaching and then design study models that analyze these challenges.

In addition, a STEM PhD can help you develop the necessary skills to present to and collaborate with professional research communities as well as submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications. Most PhD programs in STEM education also offer various degree specializations, allowing you to focus your studies and research within a specific discipline.

Graduates with an online doctorate in STEM may go on to become research scientists, faculty members at a university, or even directors of program development. It’s also common for graduates to be educators or administrators at K-12 or postsecondary schools.

Some graduates move into instructional design, where they help develop STEM curricula. Others go on to work as policy directors at the local, state, or national level.

Common Online STEM Education PhD Specializations

While online doctoral programs in STEM education have a core curriculum, students are encouraged to choose a specialization that reflects their research interests.

These specializations may include:

• Educational Technology . This specialization focuses on current and emerging educational technologies used both in classrooms and in online learning environments.
• Science Education . This specialization focuses on science and environmental education in K-12 and higher education settings, and it also emphasizes science teacher education and the design of science curricula.
• Mathematics Education . This specialization focuses on mathematics teacher preparation, improving math curricula and pedagogy, and practice-based teacher training.
• Engineering Education . This specialization explores methods of introduction of engineering concepts, how they are taught, and how to integrate engineering curricula.
• Agricultural Specialization . This specialization prepares students for corporate or faculty leadership roles in education, resource management, and other careers in life sciences and agriculture.

Different programs may have more or less specializations available. So, before applying to a school, it’s helpful to find out what concentrations they offer.

STEM Careers & Salaries

As a research-focused program, a STEM PhD can help prepare graduates for a variety of careers within the academic world.

Many graduates of this program choose to enter research positions, where they contribute to the body of knowledge regarding STEM education and learning methods. Others become faculty members at universities or community colleges, where they teach STEM education or work as administrators.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , here are the median salaries of potential career paths related to the STEM education field.

Some professionals with a STEM PhD become directors of program development or policy directors, where they help implement policies and curricula direction in STEM subjects.

Graduates with this PhD may also work as instructional coordinators, helping design learning environments and curricula within STEM subjects. Educators with this degree also choose to teach STEM subjects or work as administrators in K-12 schools.

STEM Doctorate Curriculum & Courses

While curriculums can differ depending on the school, many courses in online STEM PhD programs cover similar topics. Below are several types of courses you may take:

• Foundations of Learning, Cognition, and Academic Intervention : This course overviews foundational theories of learning and cognitive development as well as research-based academic interventions.
• Advanced Intellectual Development of Young Children : This course focuses on theories and research surrounding intellectual development in children, and it explores strategies for applying development research to learning environments.
• Technological Tools for Thinking and Learning : This course overviews current and emerging learning technologies that may enhance thinking and learning in classrooms.
• Theory and Research in Science Education : This course covers foundational theories and research in science education, ranging from historical to modern methods.
• Mathematics Learning Environments : This course overviews learning environments for mathematics, with a focus on classroom environment, cultural environment, and the use of technology to create an immersive learning environment.
• Anthropology and Sociology of Schooling : This course focuses on schooling from an anthropological and sociological perspective, highlighting traditional schooling methods and cultural influences on learning.
• Educational Research Methods : This course overviews education research methods, including qualitative, survey, correlational, experimental, and more.
• Advanced Statistics : This course covers advanced concepts in statistics as well as the practical application of statistical analysis.
• Problems in Research: Methods and Design : This course explores problems in research methodology and design, including topics like theoretical frameworks, research limitations, and more.
• Theory and Research in Engineering Education : This course emphasizes foundational theories and research analysis and methodology in engineering education.

You might also be able to complete elective courses, which could consist of topics like curriculum development, cognition, bilingual students in US schools, and more.

Admissions Requirements

While admission requirements can vary depending on your school, here are some common requirements for doctoral programs:

• All official college transcripts
• Resume or CV
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Writing sample

Some programs may also require an interview prior to admission. A growing number of schools no longer require the submission of GRE or GMAT scores for admissions. It’s beneficial to check the specific requirements of your prospective school.

Online STEM Programs Accreditation

Confirming whether a prospective school is accredited or not is an essential step to take before applying. Many forms of financial aid are only available to students who attend accredited schools.

In addition, employers, especially those in academia, often require applicants to have received an accredited education. Regional accreditation is considered the most widely recognized type of accreditation, and it acts as quality assurance that your school meets high-quality standards for postsecondary education.

You can verify any prospective school’s accreditation status through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation ’s website.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Many students looking to complete STEM doctoral degrees require financial aid to help cover upfront tuition costs.

It’s common for graduate students to apply for student loans from the federal government. Aid may also be available at your state level, depending on where you live or where your school is located.  To determine your eligibility for federal aid and other forms of need-based aid, you can fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

You might also be eligible for grants and scholarships from various private institutions, including your prospective school. These financial aid opportunities exist for many situations, so it could be beneficial to explore these options. If you’re currently employed, your employer may also be a resource. Many employers offer benefit programs designed to fund employee education.

What Is a STEM PhD Degree?

A science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) PhD degree is designed to increase competence in education in a specific STEM field. Students in this PhD program are provided with the skills needed for advanced research, teaching, supervisory, and administrative positions in STEM higher education.

The cutting-edge research skills gained in this program may allow graduates to make STEM education more effective and inclusive. Students also have the opportunity to contribute original theories in education.  Most PhD in STEM Education programs also offer degree specializations that allow you to tailor your studies and research to a particular STEM discipline.

What Can I Do with a STEM PhD Degree?

Graduates with a STEM doctoral degree often pursue career opportunities in research, teaching, and education administration.

Many of these degree holders choose to enter research or faculty positions at universities or community colleges, where they can teach or conduct and publish original research. Others may become directors of STEM education or policy directors at the local, state, or national level.

Some STEM education professionals become curriculum developers or instructional coordinators and help design curricula and optimize STEM learning environments. Educators may also want to continue teaching STEM subjects at the K-12 level.

How Long Does It Take to Get a PhD in STEM Education Online?

Generally, a PhD can take 3 to 5 years to complete with full-time enrollment. This depends not only on the number of credit hours required but also how long it takes to complete your dissertation.

If no dissertation is required, STEM doctoral programs can generally be completed in 3 years with full-time study.Of course, if you enroll part-time at any time, this may extend the overall time it takes to complete your program.

Is a PhD in STEM Education Worth It?

Yes, a PhD in STEM Education is worth it for many students. Many graduates with a STEM PhD pursue administrative, research, or teaching careers in K-12 schools or higher education institutions.

If you want to make an impact on future STEM education, you might consider earning this terminal degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of postsecondary teachers is forecast to grow 12% over the next ten years, which is much faster than average.

Universities Offering Online Doctorate in STEM Degree Programs

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

American College of Education offers a Doctor of Education in Leadership. Several concentrations are available, including Curriculum and Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Technology, STEM Education, and Literacy. The courses are housed fully online. On average, the program’s 64 required semester credits can be completed in 36 months of full-time study.

American College of Education is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Drexel University offers a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management. This program may be an ideal fit for educators pursuing career advancements or current administrators hoping to deepen their expertise. The program can typically be finished in 5 years of part-time study or 3 years of full-time study. Classes can be attended entirely online.

Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Montana State University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction. Potential courses include Higher Education History, Leading Social Justice, Advanced Quantitative Research, and Program Evaluation. The program utilizes a blend of online and in-person class offerings. It requires the completion of 66 credits.

Montana State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Texas Tech University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction. Educators teaching primarily in sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics may find an excellent fit in the STEM Education emphasis. The program requires the completion of 63 credit hours. While classes meet primarily online, periodic on-campus intensives may be required in summer terms.

Texas Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Kentucky offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Education Sciences – STEM Education. The curriculum is designed for researchers and educators who wish to have scholarly expertise in the field of STEM Education. The program may be attended in a hybrid online format. It requires the completion of 45 credit hours to graduate.

The University of Kentucky is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Massachusetts – Lowell offers a Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling. Individuals who teach science, technology, engineering, or math may find an ideal fit in the STEM concentration. Classes meet entirely online throughout the year, but there are summer residency requirements in summer. The program can typically be completed in 3 years.

The University of Massachusetts – Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

The University of Pittsburgh offers a Doctor of Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The curriculum is designed to help educators gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in their field of teaching. The program is housed primarily online, though monthly in-person sessions are required. The program is usually attended part-time and can typically be completed in 3 years.

The University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The University of South Carolina offers a Doctor of Education with an emphasis in STEM Education. Potential courses include Principles of STEM Integration, Advanced Study of Diversity and Curriculum, Educational Policy Analysis, and Research in STEM. Classes meet 100% online and are 8 weeks long. The program requires the completion of 60 credit hours.

The University of South Carolina is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of Southern Mississippi offers a Doctor of Philosophy in STEM Education. It is intended for individuals who have completed a previous degree in a STEM-content area while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. The program requires the completion of 66 semester hours. Students can complete their coursework online or at one of two campuses.

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The University of the Southwest offers a Doctor of Education in STEM Education. A master’s degree and three years of industry experience are required to apply. The curriculum emphasizes four key aspects: leadership foundations, organizational change, strategic planning, and research. While classes meet online, the two required residencies may be completed on campus.

The University of the Southwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Getting Your STEM PhD Degree Online

Getting your STEM PhD degree online could be a convenient way to earn a doctoral degree while balancing your current career responsibilities.

If you’re passionate about making an impact in one of the STEM subjects or STEM education as a whole, then this research-focused PhD may be the next step in your professional journey. Whether you’re looking to enter an administrative, teaching, or research position, this degree can help you advance your expertise and qualifications in the STEM education field.

Comparing online PhD in STEM Education programs from accredited schools could help you determine which ones best align with your research interests and career goals.

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Science and Environmental Education

Phd in teaching and learning concentration.

Prepare for a career as a researcher or teacher educator, and learn to conduct research in science and environmental education at the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. You will work closely with faculty on all aspects of the research process.

What You'll Learn

• Strategies for designing and analyzing research studies in science and environmental education
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Current issues in science pedagogy, teacher education, curriculum, and integration of educational technology

Your Academic Experience

Research methods courses.

Take courses designed to prepare you for all aspects of the research process, including developing and designing a research proposal, implementing a research agenda, and disseminating findings. You will gain mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. 

A Community of Scholars

As a graduate student in our program, you will be accepted into a supportive learning community. Our faculty work closely with College of Arts and Science faculty in math and science, so you'll have opportunities to draw on content knowledge and pedagogical expertise from a diverse range of sources.

Collaborate with Faculty on Shared Research Interests

Our faculty are conducting research on pressing contemporary issues in science education. Faculty interests include:

• The role of inquiry in science classrooms
• Student understandings of science and how this understanding should shape teaching
• The role of co-generative dialogue, student voice, and democratic practice in enhancing student engagement with science
• The use of technology in science classrooms; professional development of science teachers, teacher-educators, researchers, and scientifically knowledgeable administrators
• Improving access and success of low-income minority students in science education and careers
• Formal and non-formal education for environmental awareness and conservation
• Multiple ways of knowing environment and nature

You'll graduate ready to take on roles including:

• Researcher or teacher educator in science and environmental education in colleges and universities
• Science education specialist in governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations

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Clinical Professor of Environmental Education and Director of The Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education & Sustainability

Catherine Milne

Professor of science education.

Robert Wallace

Research assistant professor of science education.

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Doctorate in Science Education

Program Code:  PH6856

The PhD program in Science Education is built on a common foundation of learning theory, the social and cultural contexts of education, curriculum and instruction theory, the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership, and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. In addition to completing a dissertation, it is expected that all students completing a doctoral degree in Science Education will demonstrate knowledge and skills in a common core of competencies and an area of specialization. For each individual scholar, coursework serves as the basis for investigating a significant educational issue that will advance the field of science education and prepare them for future research. Every student in the PhD program in Science Education has the opportunity to construct a highly individualized program based on each scholar’s career goals. Specializations are available based on the expertise of doctoral faculty. The Ph.D. program in Science Education can be completed full- or part-time. For full-time students, program completion typically requires 4 years.

Application Process

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Danielle Dani Program Coordinator Patton Hall 309BB [email protected] 740.593.4438

Frans Doppen Graduate Doctoral Coordinator Patton Hall 309EE [email protected] 740.593.0254

Program Overview

Learning outcomes.

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in a science subject field and the current trends and issues in science education.
• Use their understanding about how PK–16 students learn and engage in science to develop, evaluate, and investigate equitable and inclusive science education curriculum, teaching, assessment, and technology.
• Discuss, evaluate, and synthesize the theories and body of literature central to science education, professional preparation standards for science teachers, and K–12 science learning standards.
• Develop teaching skills for university-based science and science education courses or professional development.
• Conduct independent empirical research that uses research methodologies appropriate to the study of science education and is suitable for professional publication and presentations.
• Provide leadership and advocacy through science education research and science teacher education.

Required Courses

Minimum Total Credits: 68 semester credit hours including the dissertation Students completing the program full-time (12 hours per semester), typically complete the program in 4 years, with at least 2 years of residence at the Athens campus.

Foundations Core:  minimum 5 semester hours

• EDTE 8900 First-Year Doctoral Seminar (1 credit)
• A graduate level graduate level course (5000 level or above) focused on critical studies chosen in consultation with doctoral committee

Teaching & Learning Core:  minimum 15 semester hours

• EDTE 7150 Theories of Curriculum Change (3 credits)
• EDTE 7160 Theories of Instructional Change (3 credits)
• EDTE 7920 Curriculum and Instruction Practicum (6 credits)
• EDTE 8000 Advanced Dynamics of Human Learning (3 credits)

Research Core:  minimum 18 semester hours

• EDRE 7200 Educational Statistics (4 credits)
• EDRE 7330 Research Design in Education (4 credits)
• EDRE 7500 Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Education (4 credits)
• EDTE 8040 Writing for Professional Publication in Education (3 credits)
• One additional graduate-level research course chosen in consultation with student’s doctoral committee

Specialization:  minimum 20 semester hours

20 hours of courses at 7000 level or above to be compatible with the student’s career goals and approved in advance by the student’s program committee. (A cognate may include a limited number of selected, rigorous 5000-6000 level courses with committee approval.)

Dissertation:  minimum 10 semester hours

It is expected that all candidates completing a doctoral degree in the Department of Teacher Education will propose, conduct, and prepare a comprehensive written report of an individually designed research study addressing a significant educational issue that will advance the field of science education and will prepare the scholar for future research.

Funding Information

• Departmental funding opportunities
• Funding opportunities across the college
• Graduate College funding opportunities

Program Faculty

Danielle Dani

Sara Salloum

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

Doctor of philosophy in science education.

The Doctor of Philosophy program offered by the Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western Michigan University is for those with a science or science education background who wish to pursue careers as college or university science teachers, science education researchers, informal science educators, science teacher educators, curriculum specialists, high school science department chairs, or professionals in government agencies or school districts.

The Mallinson Institute for Science Education (MISE) offers six Ph.D. programs in Science Education, each with a different area of concentration and each leading to a specific degree. 

• Program 1:  Ph.D. Science Education
• Program 2:  Ph.D. Science Education: Biological Sciences
• Program 3:  Ph.D. Science Education: Chemistry
• Program 4:  Ph.D. Science Education: Geosciences
• Program 5:  Ph.D. Science Education: Physical Geography
• Program 6:  Ph.D. Science Education: Physics

These programs share a set of requirements that are common to all of the Ph.D. programs. All programs can be completed 1) completely in-person, 2) partially in-person and partially online, or 3) completely online. 

For the most recent program information please see the 2023  MISE Ph.D. in Science Education 2023 brochure .

Admission requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements of The Graduate College , applicants must have a master's degree in a science or in science education, unless applying for the concurrent enrollment program (a special WMU program for those wishing to become college teachers of science or researchers regarding the learning of science). In the MISE concurrent enrollment program , students are jointly admitted to a master's program in science (biology, chemistry, geoscience, geography, or physics) and to the doctoral program in science education (focusing on the teaching and learning of science). If you are interested in earning an M.A. or M.S. in a science discipline on your way toward a Ph.D. in science education, we strongly urge you to contact the Director by email or phone. Program-specific admission requirements are as follows:

• Program 1:  A master’s degree in a science discipline, science education, or education with a science emphasis is required.
• Programs 2-6:  A master's degree is required in the appropriate science discipline (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physical Geography, Physics) comprised of a program of study comparable to the master’s level program at the appropriate WMU Department.
• Concurrent Enrollment:  Students without a master’s degree and interested in programs 2-6 can apply simultaneously to the master’s degree program in a science discipline and the Ph.D. program in science education. Note that this option is only available to in-person students since none of the WMU science departments currently offer online master’s degree programs.

Program content

The Ph.D. programs are excellent preparation for three primary career goals: College Science Teacher, Discipline-Based Educational Researcher, and K-12 Science Specialist. All programs share a common core of course content, along with some specialization.

College Science Teacher

Career goal: Teaching undergraduate science at community colleges, liberal arts colleges, teaching-focused universities.

Program description: Graduate study in the scientific, historical and philosophical aspects of science teaching and learning with a specific focus on the teaching and learning of science at the college level.

Requirements: Science qualifications at master's level or equivalent.

Discipline-based Educational Researcher

Career goal: Faculty in a university science department or teacher education unit, involved in both teaching and research.

Program description: Graduate study and research in the teaching and learning of science concentrating on specific disciplines: i.e., biology, chemistry, geography, earth sciences or physics. Emphasizes pedagogical content knowledge for these disciplines.

K-12 Science Specialist

Career goals: Science teacher educator; science curriculum specialist; science education researcher; school science department chair; at colleges and universities, government education agencies or school districts.

Program description: Graduate study in the scientific, historical and philosophical aspects of science curriculum and instruction with a specific focus on the teaching and learning of science at the K-12 level.

Requirements: Master’s degree in science education or equivalent.

The three concentrations above  are not mutually exclusive but are offered as guidelines for the best preparation with regard to career options. All three seek to provide a:

• Rich understanding of the history of science education in the United States and current national reform efforts.
• Familiarity with the history and philosophy of science that can inform science teaching and learning.
• Critical understanding of pertinent issues in cognitive psychology and cognitive science.
• Critical understanding of the major research traditions in science education.
• Graduate level understanding of at least one science discipline that will inform subsequent research and teaching in that area.
• Critical understanding of the role of technology in facilitating science teaching and learning.
• Background in the diverse approaches to educational research.  

Program Requirements

Total 69 credit hours (about 45 credit hours beyond master's degree)

Science content cognate—24 credits

Master's degree in science or in science education (or equivalent)

Science education coursework—24 credits total

SCI 6510: Core 1: Introduction to the History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science, 3 hrs. SCI 6520: Core 2: Learning Theory and Instructional Models in Science Education, 3 hrs. SCI 6530: Core 3: Current Research Areas in Science Education, 3 hrs. SCI 6540: Core 4: Theory and Practice of College Science Teaching, 3 hrs. SCI 6170: Science Education: Early Research I, 3 hrs. SCI 6171: Science Education: Early Research II, 3 hrs. SCI 6200: Science Education Seminar (take three times), 1 hr. each (3 hrs. total) SCI 6400: Science Education Research Experience (take three times), 1 hr. each (3 hrs. total)

Research tools—9 credits total

Research design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, evaluation methods Printable file of Research Tools course options:  PDF

Dissertation—12 credits total

SCI 7300 Doctoral Dissertation

Graduate assistantships — application deadline February 15

Full-time students in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education can apply for a graduate assistantship.  A limited number of these assistantships are available each year for new students. Current students in good standing have first priority for this funding. A graduate assistantship typically includes a stipend, tuition remission, and health insurance.

Typical duty is teaching a section or two of an introductory science course for prospective teachers. The courses are in the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth science. It is anticipated these courses will provide opportunities for research as well as invaluable teaching experience.

Other financial assistance  

Information about student loans and other federal, state and University need-based financial aid programs may be obtained from the  Office of Student Financial Aid .

Application instructions

WMU has a new online graduate application system that allows all students (domestic and international) to submit required information into one system. General application information for the University, as well as specific requirements for individual programs, are captured into this system.

Applicants are asked to include some program-specific information, with a summary for these application requirements found below:

Ph.D. Science Education    Ph.D. Science Education: Biological Sciences Ph.D. Science Education: Chemistry Ph.D. Science Education: Geosciences Ph.D. Science Education: Physical Geography Ph.D. Science Education: Physics

Applicants are encouraged to bookmark this information for quick reference while working through the graduate application process.

Thank you for your interest in applying for this graduate program.

College of Education and Human Development

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

STEM education

The PhD in STEM education is interdisciplinary across STEM fields. Students pursuing this degree will choose an area of emphasis in one of four specializations—science, mathematics, engineering, or agriculture—while simultaneously participating in scholarly work that spans all areas of STEM education. This integrated style of study is one of the first in the nation, and is designed to prepare scholars to conduct thoughtful disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in STEM education in order to assume roles as university faculty members, educational leaders, policymakers, and researchers.

This program emphasizes: 

• K-12 STEM integration 
• Teacher preparation and professional development 
• Equity and social justice 
• Research on K-12 and higher education teaching and learning

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Mathematics specialization

Mathematics education faculty spend significant time in K-12 schools, collaborating with teachers, and conducting research to improve mathematics curricula and pedagogy. Coursework and research in this field emphasizes both: 

• Mathematics teacher preparation 
• Mathematical knowledge for teaching 
• Practice-based teacher education 
• Teaching and learning rational numbers and fractions in grades 4-8 
• Identifying strategies to increase underrepresented student achievement 
• Math in urban classrooms 

Agricultural specialization

This is a research-oriented program that will prepare students for university faculty positions, public and corporate leadership roles in education, natural resource management, extension education, international development, and many other professional careers in agriculture and life sciences. 

Career outlook

Graduates of the program have assumed positions as university faculty, instructional leaders in the public schools, curriculum developmental specialists, and assessment specialists. 

Some recent graduates have gone on to the following positions: 

• Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, St. Thomas University 
• Assistant Professor, University of Idaho
• Visiting Assistant Professor at Carleton College 
• Assistant Professor of Science Education at Iowa State University 
• Assistant Professor, Purdue University 
• Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences at Metropolitan State University 
• Coordinator of Science and Mathematics, St. Cloud Public Schools 
• STEM Coordinator, Owatonna Public Schools 

Science specialization

This includes both science and environmental education in PK-12 settings, at the college level, and in informal and adult settings. Focus areas of research include: 

• Pre-service and in-service science teacher education and induction and mentoring of beginning science teachers
• Design and implementation of K-16 curricula 
• Environmental education 
• Integrated STEM education 

Engineering specialization

Engineering education is an emerging research discipline that spans pioneering work in how engineering concepts are introduced, learned and effectively taught at the K-12 level. Connect with students and faculty in the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering . Be challenged by the rigors of the engineering field and the complexities of integrating and evaluating engineering curricula in both formal and informal settings. 

PhD curriculum

The PhD in STEM includes a core curriculum and four specializations to choose from depending on your research interests. Students will complete 51 course credits and 24 thesis credits for 78 in total. To view the curriculum requirements in detail visit the Education, Curriculum, and Instruction PhD page in the course catalog,  go to Requirements, go to program subplan, scroll down to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.

Research opportunities

Students can engage in research that advances the field of STEM education and ties into their area of interest. Faculty work closely with each student to achieve research and educational goals and improve educational opportunities for students. Learn more about the student research experience in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. 

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My research and teaching interests are centered on understanding how teachers translate national and state standards into their classrooms.

How to apply

Application deadline and instructions.

Priority deadline : December 1 for admission to the fall of the following year Admissions decisions : January

Applications submitted after this date are considered on a case-by-case basis and may not be reviewed until the following year. Faculty review applications in mid-late December, and the Graduate School will notify applicants about admission decisions shortly thereafter. Final admission decisions are based on complete applications. All application materials must be included for the application to be released for review.

Before applying online , go through the application checklist to ensure you have all the required materials. We are here to help! If you have questions, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator . If you are a returning Graduate School student, follow the Readmission guidelines . If you are a current Graduate School student and need to change your program, follow the Change of Status guidelines.

Tuition and funding

We have several funding options to support students full-time through program completion. Support is available in the form of:

• Teaching Assistantships. The majority work as student teaching supervisors for MEd initial licensure students. Daytime availability, a teaching license, and teaching experience are required
• Research Assistantships
• Fellowships. Based on a departmental nomination process. You will be notified by the Director of Graduate Studies if you are being considered for a fellowship. Decisions are made by April 15.
• Graduate students are also eligible to apply for fellowships and graduate assistantships through other University departments. Visit the University's employment page or fellowships through the Graduate School's Graduate Fellowship Office .
• Find more detailed federal financial aid and graduate tuition information.

Application requirements

What we look for.

Admission to our master's of arts and doctoral programs are competitive and we look for candidates whose goals and interests align with the program’s research and scholarship. Program faculty make admissions decisions based on the candidate’s experience and research competencies, along with compatibility of research goals.

Please look at our current faculty members’ research interests.

Our masters and doctoral candidates display

• Evidence of strong interest in research and in the development of research competencies
• Evidence of substantial experience in the discipline
• Strong writing skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or foreign equivalent

Required application documents

• Unofficial transcripts .Upload your transcripts into the application system. Please include all transcripts from any institution you have attended, even if you did not earn a degree or certificate. Please do not mail your transcripts. Official transcripts are required only after you are admitted. Tips for uploading your transcript(s) .
• CI Application Form . Upload in the graduate program additional materials section.
• Three letters of recommendation . Ask professors, employers, or supervisors to speak to your potential for successfully completing your degree; they will upload their letters directly into the online application.

The GRE is being waived for those applicants applying for Fall 2024.

Required written statements

• Why you want to study in our department
• What strengths, expertise, and research experience would contribute to your success in our program
• Your professional goals for pursuing a research-focused degree
• Diversity statement .Upload to the Applicant Statements section of the online application. Identify the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to our community. You may wish to include examples that address your contribution to the diversity of the student body and illustrate your motivation to succeed by setting high standards for accomplishing intellectual and other goals, overcoming obstacles to achievement, and/or helping others to gain access to the resources necessary for success. (please do not exceed one page in length)
• Short writing sample .(Optional except for Literacy Education applicants). For example, an excerpt from a term paper or research paper for publication. No longer than five pages in English.
• Common Ground Consortium Fellowship. (Optional) The primary purpose of the CGC is to assist graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Development to recruit exceptional students with the distinct experience provided by HBCUs or similarly distinguishing contexts, provide these students with financial assistance support during their graduate studies, and assistance with career development and job placement afterwards. It offers a pipeline to excellence and an opportunity to diversify perspectives in the academy. If you wish to apply, submit a statement that describes how your participation as a CGC scholar would a) enhance your graduate student experience, b) prepare you for your chosen career, and c) benefit the public. Upload to graduate program additional materials section.

Additional admissions information

Application checklist.

Before applying online , go through the application checklist to ensure you have all the required materials. We are here to help! If you have questions, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator .

If you are a returning Graduate School student, follow the Readmission guidelines. If you are a current Graduate School student and need to change your program, follow the Change of Status guidelines .

Transfer credits

MA students must complete at least 60 percent of their coursework (not including thesis credits) within our program. PhD students may transfer no more than 15 credits from an outside institution.

A maximum of 12 graduate course credits taken as non-degree seeking or non-admitted status at the University of Minnesota can be transferred; this is counted separately from the maximum 60 percent or 15 non-UMN credits. For example, a PhD student could transfer a maximum of 27 credits (15 non-UMN and 12 non-degree from UMN).

If you earned a MA at the UMN, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator to discuss transfer procedures. Thesis credits cannot be transferred.

After you are admitted, you will work with your adviser to determine which credits may transfer.

International applicants

International applicants may also need:

• An English translation of your transcripts, if the transcript is not in English. Please note: the Graduate School Admissions Office will not accept an evaluation of your international coursework by an outside agency such as ECE or WES; they only accept the original transcripts.
• TOEFL/IELTS or MELAB. You may qualify for an exception if you have completed 16 semester or 24 quarter credits within the past 24 months in residence as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or other country where English is the official language (i.e. U.K, Canada). Score requirements and submission guidelines

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The Harvard Department of Physics offers students innovative educational and research opportunities with renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, exploring fundamental problems involving physics at all scales. Our primary areas of experimental and theoretical research are atomic and molecular physics, astrophysics and cosmology, biophysics, chemical physics, computational physics, condensed-matter physics, materials science, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum optics, quantum field theory, quantum information, string theory, and relativity.

Our talented and hardworking students participate in exciting discoveries and cutting-edge inventions such as the ATLAS experiment, which discovered the Higgs boson; building the first 51-cubit quantum computer; measuring entanglement entropy; discovering new phases of matter; and peering into the ‘soft hair’ of black holes.

Our students come from all over the world and from varied educational backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and attracting the widest possible range of talents.

We have a flexible and highly responsive advising structure for our PhD students that shepherds them through every stage of their education, providing assistance and counseling along the way, helping resolve problems and academic impasses, and making sure that everyone has the most enriching experience possible.The graduate advising team also sponsors alumni talks, panels, and advice sessions to help students along their academic and career paths in physics and beyond, such as “Getting Started in Research,” “Applying to Fellowships,” “Preparing for Qualifying Exams,” “Securing a Post-Doc Position,” and other career events (both academic and industry-related).

We offer many resources, services, and on-site facilities to the physics community, including our electronic instrument design lab and our fabrication machine shop. Our historic Jefferson Laboratory, the first physics laboratory of its kind in the nation and the heart of the physics department, has been redesigned and renovated to facilitate study and collaboration among our students.

Members of the Harvard Physics community participate in initiatives that bring together scientists from institutions across the world and from different fields of inquiry. For example, the Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms unites a community of scientists from both institutions to pursue research in the new fields opened up by the creation of ultracold atoms and quantum gases. The Center for Integrated Quantum Materials , a collaboration between Harvard University, Howard University, MIT, and the Museum of Science, Boston, is dedicated to the study of extraordinary new quantum materials that hold promise for transforming signal processing and computation. The Harvard Materials Science and Engineering Center is home to an interdisciplinary group of physicists, chemists, and researchers from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences working on fundamental questions in materials science and applications such as soft robotics and 3D printing.  The Black Hole Initiative , the first center worldwide to focus on the study of black holes, is an interdisciplinary collaboration between principal investigators from the fields of astronomy, physics, mathematics, and philosophy. The quantitative biology initiative https://quantbio.harvard.edu/  aims to bring together physicists, biologists, engineers, and applied mathematicians to understand life itself. And, most recently, the new program in  Quantum Science and Engineering (QSE) , which lies at the interface of physics, chemistry, and engineering, will admit its first cohort of PhD students in Fall 2022.

We support and encourage interdisciplinary research and simultaneous applications to two departments is permissible. Prospective students may thus wish to apply to the following departments and programs in addition to Physics:

• Department of Astronomy
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics
• John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
• Biophysics Program
• Molecules, Cells and Organisms Program (MCO)

If you are a prospective graduate student and have questions for us, or if you’re interested in visiting our department, please contact  [email protected] .

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RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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• Educate the next generation of nurse scholars to add to the global community of nursing professionals.
• Synthesize the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of nursing in the practice of research

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Admission Information for our Ph.D. in Nursing – Nursing Education

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At this time, our Ph.D. in Nursing Education degree is limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing related to their degree interest.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
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• One year minimum experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). Registered Nurse Licensure verification will be conducted annually until the curriculum for the online Ph.D. in Nursing: Nursing Education is completed. As the student, you are responsible to notify the School of nursing should any restrictions be placed on your license.
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

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If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
• Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.

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Kent State Ranks Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs in the U.S. News 2024 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

Kent State University is recognized nationally for high-quality 100% online graduate degree programs.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Kent State in the Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs, and Best Online Master’s in MBA Programs lists in its new 2024 Best Online Programs rankings. Notably, three of the university’s online programs rank among the top 100 on the list, with the online master’s in education programs moving up 84 spots to No. 58, the highest ranking for a public institution in northern Ohio on this year’s list.

Kent State aims not only to make quality education more accessible to the meritorious many but also to create lifelong learners. Both aspects have once again been recognized on a national scale.

Kent State University’s Graduate Education Programs

Kent State’s  College of Education, Health and Human Services   currently offers 25 master’s programs and 14 doctoral programs, including Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education degrees. The breadth of these offerings, coupled with faculty expertise and experience in research and teaching, makes the college an ideal place to pursue graduate study in the disciplines related to education as well as health and human services.

Kent State University Online Master’s Degrees from the College of Education, Health and Human Services

The College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) at Kent State University offers several graduate degrees, concentrations, and certificates 100% online . With the working professional in mind, the college provides quality education on an online platform.

Cultural Foundations (M.Ed.)

The Online Master of Education degree in Cultural Foundations  explores education through a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives: philosophy of education, history of education, sociology of education, comparative/international education, anthropology of education, gender studies, multicultural studies, and religious studies.

Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.)

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Educational Psychology (M.Ed.)

The Online Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology  provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction. It includes various disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development, and learning theory.

Educational Technology (M.Ed.)

The Online Master of Education degree in Educational Technology   prepares students to design, develop, and use a variety of technologies in school classrooms, training facilities, or other educational settings. The program’s Online and Blended Learning Certificate and the Computer Technology Endorsement are also offered online.

Hospitality & Tourism Management (M.S.)

The Online Master of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides an integrated hospitality and tourism graduate education, emphasizing regional, national, and global implications of the field. Students will develop critical analysis skills, and research abilities, and understand advanced hospitality and tourism issues.

Research, Measurement & Statistics (M.Ed.)

The Online Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement & Statistics   Develops educators and specialists in assessment, measurement, research design, and program evaluation for careers in schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) and in higher education.

Special Education (M.Ed.)

The Online Master of Education degree in Special Education   provides students with an advanced understanding of contemporary research and practice issues in special education. The General Special Education concentration, the Autism Spectrum Disorder graduate certificate, and the Behavioral Intervention Specialist graduate certificate are also offered fully online.

Interprofessional Leadership (Ed.D.)

The Online Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Studies   allows for the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective that is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice. The program prepares leaders who can construct and apply knowledge to make a difference for individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

More information on Kent State Online Master’s Degrees from the College of Education, Health and Human Services .

Kent State University’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program

Kent State’s online master’s in nursing program offered by the College of Nursing ranks No. 54 on this year’s list, up 11 spots from last year, making it once again the highest-ranking program among all public and private institutions in northern Ohio.

Kent State’s Master of Science in Nursing program thoroughly prepares registered nurses for roles in advanced practice, education, research, and healthcare administration. Students develop a strong foundation for further postgraduate and doctoral-level study in nursing, with the College of Nursing  helping them during every step of their education and professional practice. 

Kent State University Online Master of Science in Nursing

The online Master of Science in Nursing degree prepares nurses for advanced clinical roles while making them eligible for national certification as clinical nurse specialists (CNS), nurse practitioners (NP) or to serve as nurse educators, health care management, or leadership roles.

This degree meets the educational eligibility requirements for national certification in the respective area of study. The degree program can be completed in four to five semesters (two full academic years) for full-time students. Part-time students typically take three to four years to complete the program.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Science in Nursing degree, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-science-in-nursing .

More information on Kent State’s additional online nursing degrees .

Kent State University’s Online Master’s in Business Programs

The university’s online master’s in business program moved up three spots to land at No. 97 on this year’s list, the highest ranking among all institutions in Northeast Ohio. Lastly, the university’s online master’s in MBA program ranks No. 107 on the 2024 U.S. News list, making it the highest-ranked program among all institutions in northern Ohio. Both the online master’s in business program and the online master’s in MBA program are offered by Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Kent State University’s Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

The online Master of Business Administration degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

The MBA degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions in private, nonprofit, and public organizations. Upon completion of the degree, graduates demonstrate a global mindset and competence in critical thinking, digital technology, communication, teamwork, and ethical and sustainable management.

The program welcomes students from a full range of undergraduate degrees. Regardless of their undergraduate education, students will find a challenging program designed to prepare them for management positions in organizations.

For more information on Kent State Online’s Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) visit, https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/mba .

More information on Kent State’s additional online business degrees .

About the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Rankings

To be considered for inclusion on the list, U.S. News evaluated schools in the Best Online Programs list based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies. The 2024 list is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year’s edition evaluates more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.

For more information about the U.S. News 2024 Best Online Programs list, visit www.usnews.com/education/online-education/rankings .

Kent State University Online Degrees

Kent State University is a pioneer in online and distance education, offering its first online program 20 years ago. Kent State now offers 90 online degree and online certificate programs, unmatched by most peer universities with new online programs and online degrees continually added.

Earn your degree anytime, anywhere, with Kent State University’s online graduate degrees, online undergraduate degrees, and online certificate programs.  Kent State Online   brings together online programs and assistance for students, faculty, the community, and global audiences.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Degrees, visit  https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu .

Emporia State School of Applied Health Sciences

Online Master of Science in Nursing

Take your nursing career to the next level.

The online Master of Science in Nursing at Emporia State University is a unique graduate nursing program focused on elevating nursing careers toward education and management positions. This 33-hour program offers two MSN tracks: Nurse Managers/Leaders and Nurse Educator.

This degree is intended to help nurses take their degree to the next level, equipping them for nursing management or nursing education positions.

Additional information

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000

The MSN program accreditation status is initial accreditation. See link below:

https://www.acenursing.org/

Students seeking the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree must have:

1) A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution and from a national nursing accrediting organization (e.g., ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA).

2) A current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license. See Admission Policies for more information.

3) A grade point average of not less than 2.5 in the last 60 hours of study or an overall grade point average of no less than 3.0 for a completed master’s degree. If a completed master’s degree transcript is submitted for admission, the student MUST also submit an official copy of their bachelor’s degree transcript.

5) MSN Admission Requirements.pdf

6) MSN Student handbook.pdf

7) MSN Application.pdf

Degree Requirements

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