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Residential

Science Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction

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OVERVIEW

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The PhD Program in Science Education at Purdue University is designed primarily for students who want to specialize in science teacher education and science education research. The program also serves students aiming to teach science in small liberal arts colleges or seeking supervisory posts in national, state, or local systems.

This program is comprised of coursework and other experiences in four major areas:

  • Science Education Studies
  • Science Content
  • Curriculum and Instruction Foundations Departmental Core
  • Educational Research Design

This residential program has rolling admission. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” section.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum and Instruction with one of the following concentrations based on the student’s area of specialization. If a specialization is not selected, the concentration will be Science Education.

  • Earth/Space Science Education
  • Biology Education
  • Chemistry Education
  • Geoenvironmental Education
  • Physics Education
  • Science Education

This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

Dec 1
Fall Application Deadline December 1 is the deadline for applicants interested in being considered for any available PhD funding. Applications are accepted until April 1 for all other applicants.
Oct 1
Spring Application Deadline
Feb 1
Summer Application Deadline

Courses

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Courses

*Please note that depending on prior coursework additional courses in EDCI and/or EDPS may be required.

Admissions

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Admissions

A graduate application must be submitted and application fee paid (if applicable) by the application deadline. In addition, the materials listed under the Application Requirements section below must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and for the application to be reviewed for admission consideration. Please review the How to Apply section below before submitting an application.

A completed master’s degree is required prior to admission.

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Licensure

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Licensure Information

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

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Dean Ballotti

Continuing Lecturer

S. Selcen Guzey

Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction

Rebekah Hammack

Assistant Professor

Isaiah Kent-Schneider

Clincal Assistant Professor

Danielle Malone

Assistant Professor

Sanjay Rebello

Professor

Hui-Hui Wang

Associate Professor

Alison Warren

Clinical Assistant Professor

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