Science Education Concentration - Curriculum and Teaching (PhD)
Admission Requirements
Initially, students must meet all criteria outlined for the PhD in Curriculum and Teaching. Students select a concentration as part of the application process for the PhD in Curriculum and Teaching. During the review stage, applicants may be invited to participate in an interview that includes faculty members from the proposed concentration area. Based on a holistic review of the application materials and the interview, faculty will determine the applicant's fit with the concentration and make final recommendations for admission into the PhD program.
Requirements for a Science Education Concentration in Curriculum & Teaching (PhD)
While this concentration requires a minimum of 15 hrs. for completion, 18 hrs. is strongly recommended.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 5365 | Nature of Science | 3 |
| EDC 5366 | Learning in Science Education: Theory and Research | 3 |
| EDC 6V88 | Research Apprenticeship in Science and Technology Education (This course may be taken multiple times. A minimum of 3 credit hours is required, and completion of 6 credit hour is strongly recommended.) | 3 |
| EDC 6380 | Research on Science Teaching and Teacher Learning | 3 |
| In addition to the above required hours, students may choose 3-6 hrs. from the following: | 3-6 | |
| Issues and Trends in Science Education | ||
| Research in Science Education Research: Theories, Methods, Ethics, and Research | ||
| Teaching Apprenticeship in Science and Technology Education (This course may be taken multiple times up to 6 hrs.) | ||
| Total Hours | 15-18 | |
Additional graduate coursework aligned with science education, including approved special topics seminars (e.g., EDC 5V95), may be applied toward the concentration requirements in consultation with the student’s graduate advisor.