The EER Ph.D. is a typical research-based doctoral degree. It provides essential coursework and other learning experiences that will prepare students to publish in top-tier engineering education and education journals, compete for federal grants and contracts, and enter into multiple career paths. Students who are admitted to the EER Ph.D. program will be assigned an EER faculty advisor, who is a member of the EER Program Faculty, or two EER faculty co-advisors (one of whom must be a member of the EER core faculty). The EER faculty advisor is intended to serve as the primary academic and research advisor.
Credit Requirements
| Category | # of Courses | # of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Education Core (EER 601 and EER 602) | 2 | 6 |
| Research Methods Core | 4 | 12-20 |
| Specialization Electives | 3 or more | Up to 15 |
| Immersive Learning Experience (EER 610) | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 10 or more | 36 (minimum) |
Ph.D. Timeline
Year 1
Fall
Courses/Research
- Enroll in 2-3 courses
- Begin research with EER faculty advisor
Winter
Courses/Research
- Enroll in 2-3 courses
- Continue research with EER faculty advisor
Spring/Summer
Courses/Research
- Continue research with EER faculty advisor
Year 2
Fall
Courses/Research
- Enroll in 2-3 courses
- Continue research with EER faculty advisor
Milestones
- Complete RCRS program
Winter
Courses/Research
- Enroll in 2-3 courses
- Conduct research for qualifying exam
Milestones
- Pass qualifying exam
- Earn M.S. degree
Spring/Summer
Courses/Research
- Begin Research for Dissertation Proposal Exam (DPE)
Milestones
- Advance to candidacy
Year 3
Fall
Courses/Research
- Enroll in up to 1 course
- Continue research for DPE
Milestones
- Form a dissertation committee
Winter
Courses/Research
- Complete Immersive Learning Experience
- Continue research for DPE
Milestones
- Pass DPE
Spring/Summer
Courses/Research
- Begin dissertation research
Milestones
- Present research at a conference
Year 4
Fall
Courses/Research
- Enroll in up to 1 course
- Continue dissertation research
Milestones
- Update dissertation committee
Winter
Courses/Research
- Enroll in up to 1 course
- Continue dissertation research
Milestones
- Update dissertation committee
Spring/Summer
Courses/Research
- Continue dissertation research
Milestones
- Publish journal paper
Year 5
Fall
Courses/Research
- Enroll in up to 1 course
- Continue dissertation research
Milestones
- Update dissertation committee
Winter
Courses/Research
- Enroll in up to 1 course
- Continue dissertation research
Milestones
- Pass oral defense
- Make required dissertation revisions
- Graduate with Ph.D.