Orono,
ME,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in STEM Education in Orono United States | University of Maine
University of Maine
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Orono United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The STEM Education Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary doctoral program designed for individuals passionate about advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education through scholarly investigation. This specialization is offered through the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) and overseen by a cross-disciplinary team of STEM education faculty from COEHD and the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center). Graduates are equipped for academic careers focused on STEM education research.
The doctoral program mandates completion of at least 45 credit hours of graduate study plus a research dissertation. PhD candidates:
Qualify for financial assistance opportunities
Conduct comprehensive STEM education research across various fields, including their specialization area(s)
Develop advanced research methodologies while deepening their subject matter expertise
Become part of an active, interdisciplinary network of STEM education scholars and graduate students affiliated with Maine's RiSE Center
Maintain full-time enrollment status
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required for ALL master's, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
Graduate School application with essay (see note below about content of the essay)
Three letters of recommendation
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores
Official transcripts
TOEFL scores (if required)
A sample of scholarly writing. For Pathway 1, the sample can be from any field. For Pathway 2, it should be your education research thesis. If your thesis is not yet finished, provide an excerpt from your thesis.
Describe your career goals and how pursuing graduate study in STEM education contributes to those goals. Discuss your particular interests in STEM education research. Also, describe any research experience you have STEM education, including any teaching experiences. Include any other information that will help us get to know your qualifications and interests better. If, as part of Pathway 1, you wish to also pursue teacher certification while in the program, let us know the Subject Concentration Area(s) in which you are most interested in concentrating.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Official transcript of all previous college or university work
Graduate School application with essay (see note below about content of the essay)
Three letters of recommendation
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores
Official transcripts
TOEFL scores (if required)
A sample of scholarly writing. For Pathway 1, the sample can be from any field. For Pathway 2, it should be your education research thesis. If your thesis is not yet finished, provide an excerpt from your thesis.
Describe your career goals and how pursuing graduate study in STEM education contributes to those goals. Discuss your particular interests in STEM education research. Also, describe any research experience you have STEM education, including any teaching experiences. Include any other information that will help us get to know your qualifications and interests better. If, as part of Pathway 1, you wish to also pursue teacher certification while in the program, let us know the Subject Concentration Area(s) in which you are most interested in concentrating.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test - 105
Tuition
USD
30,528