PhD STEM Education at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in STEM Education prepares university and college STEM educators, STEM teacher education directors, research and policy specialists, K-12 STEM programme leaders and classroom teachers with advanced knowledge of STEM education theory and practice. Students complete research projects, write articles for publication and present at STEM education conferences.

Faculty: Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM) | Department: Institute for STEM Education | Duration: Approximately 5-6 years (part-time students accommodated) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Five STEM education core courses (15 credits, e.g. History and Philosophy of STEM Education, Nature and Practice of Science, STEM Teacher Education), three statistics and research methodology courses (9 credits), up to four STEM content breadth and depth courses (12 credits), and at least 18 credits of independent research including 12 credits of dissertation research. Includes a qualifying examination, dissertation proposal, teaching practicum and dissertation defence.

Career pathways

University or college STEM educator, director of STEM teacher education, research or policy specialist, K-12 STEM programme director or supervisor, classroom teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in a STEM subject; a master's degree in a scientific field or in education; official transcripts; graduate GPA of at least 3.0; three letters of recommendation; interview and writing sample; statement of intent; completed application form; acceptance by the Graduate School.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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