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PhD Science Education at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

Syracuse School of Education now offers a single, consolidated Education PhD in which Science Education is pursued as a self-designed focus area. The programme prepares researchers and university teachers through individually tailored study in inclusive, digital and experiential pedagogy.

Faculty: School of Education  |  Duration: 3-4 years beyond the master's (minimum 81 graduate credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

The Education PhD requires a minimum of 81 graduate credits beyond the undergraduate degree including 6 dissertation credits: 6 credits of required courses, a 3-credit pre-dissertation course, 12 credits of research methods, 9 credits of electives in the School's Signature Areas and 12 credits in a student-identified focus area, then qualifying exams and a dissertation. Full-time on-campus study; many students finish in 3-4 years beyond the master's.

Career pathways

Graduates become university faculty and researchers, higher education leaders, policy specialists, agency directors and education consultants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education PhD (School of Education): bachelor's degree and master's degree in education or a related field (applicants with only a bachelor's degree are encouraged to pursue a master's first); official transcripts; 500-word personal statement; professional/academic writing sample; resume or CV; three letters of recommendation; GRE optional; TOEFL or IELTS for international students. Application deadline November 30.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Duration: 3-4 years beyond the master's (minimum 81 graduate credits)

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