Science Education: Curriculum and Instruction, EdD: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Curriculum and Instruction: Science
Education, EdD

Doctor of Education

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
60
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$500.17
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$599.51

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.

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Master’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Official transcripts
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Resume (international students only)
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

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

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Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $500.17

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1500.51

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $599.51

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1798.53

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $830

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,456

Books & Supplies $302

Transportation $2958

Personal Expenses $4078

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Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education, EdD

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Application Deadlines

Courses

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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