Engineering Education Systems and Design, PhD
Program Overview
The PhD program in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University prepares graduates to conduct research in engineering education using a systems and design approach. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with core courses in qualitative and quantitative methods, engineering education systems, and inequities in STEM. Students can choose from a wide range of electives and research areas, and the program grants STEM-OPT eligibility for international students. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as researchers and leaders in engineering education across various settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
The PhD program in Engineering Education Systems and Design aims to prepare graduates to conduct research in engineering education across their chosen area of interest using a systems and design approach.
Objectives:
- Develop skills as engineering education researchers.
- Contribute to the engineering education community.
- Engage with faculty and peers through coursework, research, and program events.
- Prepare for roles in diverse educational settings including pre-college, higher education, science centers, government agencies, museums, and industry.
Description:
The program accepts students with bachelors or masters degrees in engineering or related disciplines. Research areas include workforce adaptability, culturally responsive education, education policy, accessibility, broadening participation in engineering, engineering classroom practices, studies of marginalized groups, student persistence, graduate education, online education, and empathy.
Other:
- The program grants STEM-OPT eligibility for international students on F-1 visas, potentially extending their work authorization in the US for up to 36 months.
- Students may apply up to 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree towards their doctoral program.
- Up to six credit hours of 400-level coursework may be included in the student's plan of study with advisor and program chair approval.
Outline
Program Requirements:
- Total of 84 credit hours
- Written and oral comprehensive exams
- Dissertation
Required Core Courses (21 credit hours):
- EGR 535: Innovation and Design of Engineering Academic Settings (IDEAS) (3 credits)
- EGR 565: Qualitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3 credits)
- EGR 572: Quantitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3 credits)
- EGR 574: Engineering Education Systems in Context (3 credits)
- EGR 576: From Then Until Now: Examining Inequities in STEM (3 credits)
- EGR 671: Applications of Qualitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3 credits)
- EGR 673: Applications of Quantitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3 credits)
Electives and Research (63 credit hours):
- Electives (36 credits)
- Research (12 credits)
Other requirement (3 credit hours):
- EGR 594: Topic: EESD Seminar (3 credits)
Culminating Experience (12 credit hours):
Careers
Career Opportunities:
- Researchers in top-tier research institutions
- Leaders in engineering education across various settings including:
- Education startups
- Government agencies
- Industry
- Policy-setting institutions
- Science centers and museums
- Think tanks
- Universities
