Purdue University

Program Information

Degree Offered

PhD in Engineering Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Through Purdue's doctoral program in engineering education—the world's first academic program in this growing field—a committed community of scholars is developing a research base for guiding engineering education practice, developing curricula, assessing how students learn, and moving those findings into the classroom of tomorrow's engineers. Academic requirements for the program include (1) course selections across four categories: Engineering Education Foundations, Technical Engineering, Research Preparation, and Engineering Education Specialization; (2) the preparation and defense of a dissertation; and (3) the demonstration of selected graduate competencies. Students will use a portfolio as the primary vehicle for demonstrating attainment of these competencies, whose aim is to help each student develop the ability to create and synthesize knowledge; think critically and reflectively; master written and oral communication skills; engage in professional development; participate actively in a professional field or engineering education; and apply their knowledge of instruction, curriculum design, and assessment of engineering science, problem-solving, and design appropriately. Graduates of the program will find wide-ranging career opportunities, from academia to nonprofit work to industry. Among employment options: faculty positions in engineering, engineering education, or STEM education; directorships of teaching and learning centers; and workforce development and training.

Accreditation:

ABET

Eligibility Requirements:

Application includes statement of purpose, CV, engineering education research and teaching statement, 3 recommendation letters, official transcripts from previous colleges or universities, official GRE scores, official TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

472 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

10564 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

28732 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above