University Catalog 2026-2027

Learning and Teaching in STEM (PhD): Engineering and Technology Education

Degree Requirements

College Scholar Leader Core Courses6
In consultation with their advisor, students may select other courses to meet this 6 hour requirement
Scholar Leader: Diversity and Equity in Schools and Communities
Scholar Leader: Systemic Change in Education
Required Introductory Research Methods Courses6
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education I
Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education (or equivalent)
Advanced Research Methods Courses 3
select one course from list below
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education II
Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education 1
Mixed Methods Research in Education
Advanced Research Methods Electives6
Select two courses from the list above or other advanced research methods courses approved by the student advisor.
Dissertation Research9
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Learning and Teaching in STEM Education Core Courses 6
Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
Foundational Learning Theories in STEM Education
Engineering and Technology Education Specialization Courses15
Select five courses from the list below or other technology education courses approved by the student advisor.
Technology Education: A Discipline
Curricula for Emerging Technologies
Developing and Implementing Technology Education
Planning of Change in TED
Leadership Development in TED
Teaching Creative Problem Solving
Specialty Courses to deepen understanding in focus area in conjunction with the academic committee9
Previous Master's Credit12
Total Hours72
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Students may also select from a design-based research course or courses in the Department of Statistics or Psychology at the level 500 or above (e.g., ST 505, PSY 880) approved in conjunction with the academic committee.

Faculty

Full Professors

  • Margaret R. Blanchard
  • Sarah J. Carrier
  • Aaron Catron Clark
  • Jo-Ann D. Cohen
  • Karen Flanagan Hollebrands
  • Jessica Heather Hunt
  • Carla Johnson
  • Melissa Gail Jones
  • Hollylynne Stohl Lee
  • Soonhye Park

Associate Professors

  • Cesar Delgado
  • Kristin Collette Rogis Busch
  • Cameron Denson
  • Erin Krupa
  • Temple A. Walkowiak

Assistant Professors

  • Robin Keturah Anderson
  • Sunghwan Byun
  • Ruby Ellis
  • Tamecia Raishaun Jones
  • Daniel Kelly

Teaching Associate Professor

  • Cynthia Page Edgington

Teaching Assistant Professors

  • Brian Matthews
  • William Matthew Reynolds
  • Tsepo Moleleki
  • Erik James Schettig

Emeritus Faculty

  • Jere Confrey
  • Eric Wiebe