Science Education (PhD)
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Science Education (PhD)
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Degree awarded: PHD
Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education)
The science education concentration in the Ph.D. program provides opportunities for research and study in the teaching and learning of science in the elementary, middlle, high school science, and in higher education settings. Candidates may concentrate in the study of:
- The design of learning and teaching environments.
- The development and application of technologies for science learning.
- The professional development of teachers.
- Students' science thinking.
Program mentors hail from the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and from the departments and schools of chemistry and biochemistry, earth and space exploration, life sciences and physics. Students should have 30 content hours of science, a major in a science content area or plan to enroll in science courses during their graduate work.
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extension eligible:
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The Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in science education requires:
Area of concentration: Thirty credit hours pertaining to science education; a sizable proportion may include course work in closely related fields such as science education, human development, educational technology and graduate science.
Cognate study: Twelve credit hours to broaden the student's understanding of the conceptual base and issues underlying the study of curriculum and instruction.
Inquiry and analysis: Fifteen credit hours of empirical analysis and inquiry foundations are required in advanced design and data analysis in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
Core requirements: Six credit hours of courses (interdisciplinary research seminar in curriculum and instruction and curriculum theory and practice).
Practicum and integrative/professional development seminars: Six credit hours of research and university teaching internships to broaden the training and experience of students.
Internships: Six credit hours.
Independent research and dissertation: A minimum of three credit hours of research and 12 credit hours of dissertation leading to completion of an approved dissertation are required.
General university admission
requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
The following are required:
- Additional materials may be required to gain admission into certain programs or cohorts.
- Application to the Graduate College.
- Curriculum vitae (resume).
- GRE scores.
- Letter of intent/statement of purpose.
- Statement of research interests.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.
- Transcripts.
- Writing sample (approximately 10 pages in length).
Admission to the program is contingent upon the commitment from an approved mentor in the concentration to advise and mentor the applicant.
Note: This program is at capacity and no admissions are planned for the 2011-12 academic year.
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A minor is an approved, coherent focus of academic study in a single discipline, other than the student's major, involving substantially
fewer hours of credit than a corresponding major.
Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department of the major or minor.
This is only the first required math course. This program may contain additional math courses; See Curriculum for details.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required.
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the General level: MAT 142
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Moderate level: MAT 117, MAT 119, MAT 170, MAT 210, SOS 101, CPI 200
The level of intensity represents a measure of the number and academic rigor of math courses required. Courses included in the Substantial level: MAT 251, MAT 265. MAT 266, MAT 267, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 274, MAT 275
Students pursuing concurrent degrees earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. ASU offers students two ways to earn concurrent degrees: by choosing a predetermined combination or creating their own combination. Predetermined combinations have a single admissions application and one easy to follow major map. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor. Either way, concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving undergraduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary bachelor degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Concurrent degree programs are specially designed academic programs which provide high-achieving graduate students the opportunity to complete two distinct but complementary graduate degrees at the same time. Students must meet minimum admissions standards for both programs and be accepted individually by both colleges offering the concurrent program.
Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving undergraduate students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Graduate Admissions by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
A priority deadline means that applications submitted and completed before the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be reviewed in the order in which they were completed and on a space available basis. An application is complete after all materials are received by Graduate Admissions.
The 24-Month STEM OPT Extension is an additional benefit from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows international students in F-1 status who receive a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in an approved STEM field to apply for a 24-month extension of their standard 12-month Post-OPT period, twice in a lifetime. This allows international students the opportunity to gain additional off-campus work experience in their field of study after completion of course studies and Post-OPT. The OPT extension does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
