Florida Tech is one of the only institutions that offers both a Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Science Education that allows for a major technical area in Aeronautics.
An applicant to either doctoral program in science education must have a master’s degree in aeronautics, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. At least three years’ teaching experience is also highly recommended. Also, an applicant must have FAA certification and enough practical experience to qualify as a professional in the aviation field.
For general admissions requirements, please refer to the Graduate Information and Regulations section of the catalog.
A minimum of 48 credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required to earn the doctoral degree. These credit hours include 24 credit hours of dissertation in addition to the required course work.
- EDS 5070- Educational Statistics 3
- EDS 5095- Essentials of Educational Research 3
- EDS 5203- Theories and Trends in Education 3
- EDS 6070- Statistics for Educational Research 3
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Major Technical Area: A minimum of 21 master’s degree-eligible credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree must be taken in aeronautics. These 21 credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees as well as courses taken as part of the Ph.D. program and must include Legal and Ethical Issues in Aviation (AVM 5101).
Research: A minimum of 24 credit hours must be devoted to dissertation research including at least three credit hours of Readings in Educational Research (EDS 6000), at least three credit hours of Research Practicum (EDS 6010) and at least 18 credit hours of Dissertation (EDS 6999).
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Major Technical Area: A minimum of 18 master’s degree-eligible credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree must be taken in aeronautics. These 18 credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees as well as courses taken as part of the Ed.D. program and must include Legal and Ethical Issues in Aviation (AVM 5101).
Specialty Area: A minimum of six credit hours must be taken in science education, instructional technology or environmental education. (Specialty area credits may also be in mathematics education.)
Research: A minimum of 24 credit hours must be devoted to dissertation research including at least three credit hours of Readings in Educational Research (EDS 6000), at least three credit hours of Research Practicum (EDS 6010) and at least 18 credit hours of Dissertation (EDS 6999). A non-credit Research Seminar (EDS 6090) is also required.
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