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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 60
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $520.17
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $623.49
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Degree Overview
In this program, you’ll gain a richer understanding of your area of scientific expertise, as well as the most effective techniques to teach it in a classroom setting. You’ll apply research-based theories to practical settings related to teacher training and young learners’ concepts of science.
The IU Online Ed.D. 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 an IU Online student, you’ll benefit from a career-focused program nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
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: January 15
Spring semester: November 1
Your Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science education prepares you for career paths such as:
- Teaching and teacher education in higher education
- Leadership roles in K–12
- Independent consultant
- Scholar
To earn an Ed.D. 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.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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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