Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Computing Education
Program Overview
Designed to prepare students for careers in research and education, the program focuses on inclusivity, critical issues in equity and diversity, and the development of innovative teaching methods. Students benefit from world-class faculty, a mentored teaching practicum, and a collaborative partnership between the STEM Transformation Institute and the College of Engineering and Computing.
Program Outline
The program aims to strengthen the quality and reputation of teaching in graduate and undergraduate engineering and computer science. It is designed to prepare students to conduct and direct research in engineering or computing education, design and assess inclusive, innovative, and effective educational experiences, address critical issues in equity, diversity, and inclusion within engineering and computing education, and for a diverse set of professional trajectories both inside and outside the classroom.
Outline:
- Coursework:
- Engineering and Computing Education Core Courses (9 courses, 20 Credits)
- EGS-6008 Fundamentals of Engineering and Computing Education (3)
- EGN-6900 Methods and Practices in Engineering and Computing Education Research (3)
- EGS-6057 Equity in STEM Education: Research, Policy, and Practice (3)
- EGN-6942 Mentored Teaching Practicum in Engineering and Computing Education (1)
- EGN-6957 Professional Development in Engineering and Computing Education Research (2)
- Required Engineering Pedagogy (3 credits)
- EGS-6055: Foundations of Engineering and Computing Teaching and Learning (3)
- Research Methods/Statistics Electives (9 credits)
- EDF 6481 Education Research Methods (3)
- 2 Research methods electives
- Specialization Courses (9 Credits)
- 3 courses in an area of specialization, determined in conjunction with an advisor
- Seminar (0 credits)
- Dissertation Research Credits (15 credits)
- Additional credits (12 credits) in graduate research or other coursework
- Program Milestones:
- Selection of a Major Advisor and assembly of a Dissertation Committee
- Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam, advancing to Candidacy upon completion of coursework and the exam
- Successful presentation and submission of a Dissertation Proposal
- Successful submission and presentation of a Dissertation based on original research
- Completion of a Service and Professional Development requirement and an Evaluation and Mentoring Plan Review annually
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including coursework, teaching and service experiences, a comprehensive exam, and an independent research dissertation. The specific details of these assessments can be found in the graduate handbook.
Teaching:
Students learn from world-class faculty who are leading scholars in their fields and are also well versed in the latest evidence-based teaching practices. The program includes a Mentored Teaching Practicum course (EGN-6942) where students gain experience in classroom teaching under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a diverse set of professional trajectories both inside and outside the classroom.
Other:
The ECED doctoral program is a collaborative effort between FIU's STEM Transformation Institute and the College of Engineering and Computing. The program emphasizes the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion within engineering and computing education.
