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Option in Science Education

The Ph.D. in Education with an option in Science Education at Oklahoma State prepares students to conduct research on teaching and learning science at the P-12 level and beyond. Graduates are prepared to teach an array of science education courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level and are qualified for faculty positions in teacher education programs or community colleges, as well as other science education leadership positions.
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Curriculum

Our coursework offers flexibility so you can tailor your studies to reach your career goals. Successful degree completion requires a minimum of 69 credit hours past the master’s degree, including 15 hours of dissertation.

Coursework preview:

  • Science curriculum
  • Teaching and learning
  • Science teacher education
  • Philosophy of science
  • Qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods

STEM Center for Research on STEM Teaching & Learning

Hub for research on teaching and learning across the STEM disciplines.

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Learn more about our science and mathematics education graduate programs

Research and Faculty

We will help you connect research to practice and develop a mastery of your content area to transform the practice of science teaching, learning and leading. Our faculty have both practical classroom teaching experience and science education research expertise. We will work closely with you to tailor your coursework to meet your educational goals and help you develop the skills necessary to make original and important contributions to research. Graduates of our program become state and nationally recognized leaders in science education.

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Admissions

Applications are accepted twice per year, with the following deadlines:

  • Fall Priority — January 15 | Fall Final — July 1 
  • Spring Priority — September 15 | Spring Final — December 1

Please note that priority application deadlines must be met in order to be considered for scholarships, fellowships and assistantships. 

To apply to the PhD in Education, option in Science Education program, complete the following:

  • Graduate College application
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (3.0 minimum graduate GPA required)
  • Three letters of recommendation 
  • Current resume/vita
  • Personal and career goal statement (1000 words)
  • Academic or scholarly writing sample 
  • Analytic writing prompt
  • In-person interview may be required for admission

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Cost & Assistance

Grant-funded assistantships are available through the Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning (CRSTL) on a competitive basis. Please contact jennifer.cribbs@okstate.edu for more information.

Currently enrolled students are also eligible for scholarships offered through the College of Education and Human Sciences. 

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