University Catalog 2026-2027

Learning and Teaching in STEM (PhD)

Degree Requirements

College Scholar Leader 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
Advanced Research Methods Courses 3
select one course from the list below
Applied Quantitative Methods in Education II
Advanced Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Education
Mixed Methods Research in Education
Advanced Research Methods Electives6
Select two courses from the list above or other advanced research methods courses approved by student advisor.
Dissertation Research9
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Required Concentration Courses6
Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education
Foundational Learning Theories in STEM Education
Additional Concentration Courses24
Select 24 hours of additional coursework based on Concentrations listed below
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.

In addition to the required College core courses above, students must select one of 3 approved concentrations listed below and complete the minimum 30 hours required in the selected concentration (including the 2 required concentration area courses listed above).

1. Engineering and Technology Education

2. Mathematics and Statistics Education

3. Science Education

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