Inclusive Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Education (TCHLRN-PH-INSTEAM)

Department of Teaching and Learning
Specialization Curriculum
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Specialization leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning

Core Requirements (18 hours)

Teaching & Learning PhD Core (9 credits)

  • EDUTL 8003 Logics of Inquiry in Educational Research (3)
  • EDUTL 8015 Diversity & Equity in Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8040 T&L Professional Seminar (3)

Research Requirement (minimum 9 credits)

Students select a sequence of courses in consultation with their advisor.

Specialization Courses (24 hours)

Specialization Requirements (9 credits)

  • EDUTL 8721 Advanced Study of Thinking, Learning, and Assessment in STEAM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8731 Teaching & Teacher Education in STEAM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8751 Survey and Critical Analysis of Research in STEAM Education (3)

Scholarly Focus/Elective Courses (15 credits)

Students choose scholarly focus/elective courses in consultation with their advisor. Students’ must take one designated department Spotlight Course. One course must be taken outside of the students’ specialization.

Spotlight Course:

  • EDUTL 6892 Special Topics in Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7075 Disabilities in Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7701 Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Elementary (3)
  • EDUTL 7705 Cognition and Socio-Cultural issues in School Mathematics (3)
  • EDUTL 7719 Providing Professional Development in Mathematics Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7715 Learning Progression in Mathematics Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7723 Learning Progressions in Science Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7725 The Nature of Science and Implications for Science Teaching (3)
  • EDUTL 7731 Multimedia Tools for STEM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 7741 Advanced Study of Learning and Cognition in STEM (3)
  • EDUTL 7744 Problem Solving in STEM (3)
  • EDUTL 7745 Classroom Discourse in STEM Learning (3)
  • EDUTL 7749 History, Future, and Practical Applications of Concept Inventories in STEM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8711 Current Issues and Trends in STEM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8741 History of Curriculum in STEM Education (3)
  • EDUTL 8890 Advanced Seminar (Topics vary) (3)
  • FABENG 7220 College Teaching in Engineering (3)

Professional Experiences (minimum 6 hours)

  • EDUTL 8997 Doctoral Professional Experience (1-6)

Candidacy Examination (minimum 3 hours)

Students must be registered for at least 3 graduate credits during the semester(s) in which the candidacy examination is being completed. These need not be additional, Individual Study hours.

  • EDUTL 7193 Individual Studies (1-3)

Dissertation Research (minimum 6 hours)

  • EDUTL 8999 Dissertation Research (1-15)

Minimum hours: 80

Program Degree Department Email
Doctoral Teaching and Learning TL-academicservices@osu.edu

 

Note: Students exact curriculum may vary depending upon program of study determined by student and advisor. 

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