Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in STEM Education in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
North Dakota State University (NDSU) welcomes applications for its interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Discipline Based Education Research (DBER). This program focuses on performing and sharing empirical studies to enhance STEM education at the college level.
The curriculum includes advanced courses in the chosen discipline, foundational DBER classes, and research-focused electives. Students work with a cross-disciplinary faculty team to guide their dissertation research, exploring instructional methods and learning processes within or across STEM fields.
While inherently interdisciplinary, DBER Ph.D. students are primarily affiliated with their chosen STEM department. Their graduate committees consist of both DBER program faculty and representatives from their selected discipline's department.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are invited for North Dakota State University's (NDSU) interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Discipline Based Education Research (DBER). The program conducts and disseminates empirical research to improve STEM learning and teaching in higher education.
The program requires 60 semester hours beyond the master's degree. Additionally, by completion of the doctorate, the coursework must include either a master's degree or its equivalent coursework in the chosen STEM discipline (this applies if the master's degree is in Education or another related eld). In consultation with the student's graduate committee, a plan of study will be developed to ensure that the student has a strong background in
discipline-based educational research at the undergraduate level,
curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment, and
content expertise within a discipline.
Students enrolled in program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 both within the content area and STEM courses. If the GPA in either component should drop below 3.0, then the student is placed on academic probation within the program for the following semester. If at the end of that semester the GPA remains below 3.0, the student is subject to dismissal from the program.
TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, TOEFL PBT - 570
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
The program requires 60 semester hours beyond the master's degree. Additionally, by completion of the doctorate, the coursework must include either a master's degree or its equivalent coursework in the chosen STEM discipline (this applies if the master's degree is in Education or another related eld). In consultation with the student's graduate committee, a plan of study will be developed to ensure that the student has a strong background in
discipline-based educational research at the undergraduate level,
curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment, and
content expertise within a discipline.
Students enrolled in program must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 both within the content area and STEM courses. If the GPA in either component should drop below 3.0, then the student is placed on academic probation within the program for the following semester. If at the end of that semester the GPA remains below 3.0, the student is subject to dismissal from the program.
TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, TOEFL PBT - 570
At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.
Tuition
USD
13,274