Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
This doctoral program emphasizes research for professionals passionate about formal science education (such as in classrooms, schools, or professional development settings) or informal science education (including museums, aquariums, or outdoor programs). Candidates must pass written and oral qualifying exams and defend a dissertation presenting original research that advances science education. Each student partners with a selected faculty mentor in science education who maintains an active research agenda. The program fosters collaboration among faculty and fellow graduate students. Prospective applicants should examine faculty research specialties to assess alignment with their own academic goals.