Ph.D. in STEM Education PHD Programme By University of Kentucky |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

PHD

The Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. with an emphasis in STEM Education is an intensive program designed to prepare future researchers, teacher educators, and researcher-practitioners to meet the national call for more individuals with heightened scholarly expertise in STEM Education. The Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program requires study throughout the year. Full-time study is strongly encouraged; however, part-time study is a possible alternative, particularly for professional educators. Coursework The program includes 45 credit hours of coursework culminating in a dissertation study designed by the candidate. Coursework encompasses four main core components: Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. core focusing on research methodologies (12 hours) STEM Education required courses addressing pedagogy and research in STEM Education (15 hours) STEM Education Methodology (9 hours) Electives (9 hours) The length of the program varies based on students’ education and professional experiences, interests, and career goals.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Study Level

PHD

The Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. with an emphasis in STEM Education is an intensive program designed to prepare future researchers, teacher educators, and researcher-practitioners to meet the national call for more individuals with heightened scholarly expertise in STEM Education. The Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program requires study throughout the year. Full-time study is strongly encouraged; however, part-time study is a possible alternative, particularly for professional educators. Coursework The program includes 45 credit hours of coursework culminating in a dissertation study designed by the candidate. Coursework encompasses four main core components: Education Sciences Interdisciplinary Ph.D. core focusing on research methodologies (12 hours) STEM Education required courses addressing pedagogy and research in STEM Education (15 hours) STEM Education Methodology (9 hours) Electives (9 hours) The length of the program varies based on students’ education and professional experiences, interests, and career goals.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher grade point averages. Other English language requirements: a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based).

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