FIT offers both a Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Science Education.
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) and doctor of education (Ed.D.) programs are designed to provide increased competence in science, science education and research. The science component consists of 21 master’s degree eligible courses beyond the bachelor’s. Students gain the appropriate knowledge and skills for positions in college and university science education programs; teaching, administration and supervisory posts in state and local school systems; positions teaching science in community colleges,
liberal arts colleges and introductory courses in universities; and as research directors in science education.
The major technical areas available for both the Ph.D. and Ed.D. are aeronautics, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, oceanography/earth science, physics, or psychology.
An applicant to either doctoral program in science education must have a master’s degree in a field of science, technology, aeronautics or science education, 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.
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 the student's chosen major technical area. The student may choose from the following major technical areas: aeronautics, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, oceanography/earth science, physics, or psychology. These 21 credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees as well as courses taken as part of the Ph.D. program.
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 in the student's chosen major technical area. The student may choose from the following major technical areas: aeronautics, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science, oceanography/earth science, physics, or psychology. These 18 credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees as well as courses taken as part of the Ed.D. program.
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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