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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in STEM Education

USA

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What will I learn?

The STEM Education Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary degree program for those who have an interest in improving the quality of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics education through research. The concentration is housed in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) and governed by an interdisciplinary committee consisting of STEM education faculty associated with COEHD and the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center). The program prepares people for faculty positions in STEM education research.

The PhD requires a minimum of 45 credits of coursework and a research dissertation. Students in the PhD:

Are eligible for financial support
Carry out STEM education research studies broadly, and in their discipline(s)
Build robust research skills while strengthening their knowledge of the discipline(s)
Join a vibrant interdisciplinary community of STEM education researchers and students associated with the Maine RiSE center
Are full-time students

This program is designed so graduates can pursue careers:

As faculty in science or mathematics education research, in discipline departments or colleges of education
As education researchers in museums, research centers and think tanks

The program consists of coursework as well as mentored and independent research, culminating in a dissertation research study. Students complete a common core of required courses, as well as courses specific to their focus within STEM education research. In the program’s initial years, all students will be full-time graduate students funded by assistantships from within participating colleges and departments. In future years the core program of full-time students may be augmented by exceptionally qualified part-time students.

Program details
There are two pathways through the PhD program. In both pathways, a bachelor’s degree in a STEM or STEM education is a prerequisite for admission.

Pathway 1 is for students who do not already have graduate level experience in STEM education research. Pathway 2 is for students who have both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in STEM or STEM education and whose master’s program included a STEM education research thesis.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (45 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$24,345.00 per year
Start date

29 August 2024

Venue

College of Education and Human Development

5766 Shibles Hall,

ORONO,

Maine,

04469, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Consideration for admission to the Graduate School will be given to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent. Applicants for admission must present evidence that they have had the necessary academic preparation to enable them to pursue the graduate program for which they are applying. The Graduate School has no fixed minimum grade point average requirement for admission; however, the applicant should have a strong undergraduate record. Students who have undertaken graduate work at another institution must be in good standing at that institution to be eligible for admission to The University of Maine.

The Graduate School requires a minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or equivalent.

IELTS: Minimum 6.5

PTE Academic Minimum Score: 60

DuoLingo: Minimum 105

Application deadline: Completed applications that are received by Jan. 6 will receive full consideration for admissions

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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