• Course Delivery
    100% Online
  • Total Credits
    60
  • In-State Tuition Per Credit
    $480.93
  • Out of State Tuition Per Credit
    $576.45

Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education, EdD

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The IU Online EdD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education is designed for science educators looking to supplement their master’s degree with advanced-level coursework.

As a student in this program, you gain a richer understanding of your scientific area of expertise, as well as the most effective techniques to teach it in a classroom setting. You apply research-based theories to practical settings related to teacher training and young learners’ concepts of science.

Degree Requirements

To earn an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education, you must complete 60 credit hours. 

Requirements are broken down as follows: 

  • Core inquiry courses (9 credit hours)
  • Inquiry linkage course (3 credit hours)
  • Focus courses (24 credit hours)
  • Minor courses (9 credit hours)
  • Electives (6 credit hours)
  • Dissertation courses (9 credit hours)

Once you have completed coursework in this program, you are required to compile a portfolio of work and pass an oral exam before continuing to your dissertation.

Download a printable PDF summary of the EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education. 

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  2. Master’s degree from an accredited institution
  3. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
To apply to this program: 

Complete an online application that includes:

  1. Official transcripts
  2. Personal statement
  3. Two letters of recommendation
  4. Resume (international students only)
  5. Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)
Application Deadlines

Fall semester: Jan 15

Spring semester: Nov 1 

Courses

Core 

Y 520 -or- Y 521
Strategies for Educational Inquiry -or- Methodological Approaches to Educational Inquiry
3 Credits
Two additional courses from approved core inquiry courses
6 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $480.93
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,442.79
Note: 

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents
  • Per Credit Hour
  • Tuition: $576.45
  • 3 Credit Hours
  • Tuition: $1,729.35
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