PhD in Chemistry - Chemistry Education in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

We aim to train experts who will transform chemistry education. This involves mastering chemical concepts, understanding educational literature and methodologies, and applying cognitive and social science research techniques. Graduates will be equipped for roles in university chemistry instruction, STEM curriculum development, student evaluation, and STEM educator training. You'll undertake innovative research culminating in a dissertation while honing essential written and verbal communication abilities for careers in education, research, and academia.

The Chemistry Education Ph.D. program prepares students for careers bridging science and education, such as discipline-specific education research, program evaluation, STEM curriculum creation, or chemistry instruction. This demanding curriculum combines chemistry, psychology, and education coursework with original research, culminating in a dissertation. Applicants with a research-focused master's degree enter directly, while bachelor's degree holders first complete a thesis-based MS program involving laboratory research under faculty guidance. Emphasis is placed on cultivating excellent communication skills. Most students receive financial assistance through teaching positions.