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for Spring Semester, 2013 Seminars: 2:30 Wednesdays, CW119 Video analysis: 10:30 Tuesdays, CW 220 Theory Lunch: 12:30 Fridays LS113
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With Sanjay Rebello or Eleanor Sayre as advisor
The primary course of study for Physics Education Research students is a PhD in Physics with a dissertation in Physics Education. Students completing this doctoral program will follow the same guidelines, complete the same core courses, and pass the same Departmental Exams as other physics doctoral students.
A PhD in Science Education and an MS in Physics Education Research are available to a limited number of students. The PhD in Science Education is administered by the College of Education.
Courses of Study
- Ph.D. in Physics with dissertation
in Educational Research & Development
Ph.D. in Science Education with dissertation in Physics Educational Research & Development
M.S. in Physics with thesis in Educational Research & Development
Ph.D. in Physics with
dissertation in Educational Research & Development
Typical courses
| Physics Courses | Cr | Other Courses | Cr |
| Classical Dynamics |
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Research Methods in Education |
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| Electrodynamics |
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Statistics Methods in Research |
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| Quantum Mechanics |
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Research Design |
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| Statistical Mechanics |
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Qualitative Research |
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| Math Methods of Physics |
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Principles of College Teaching |
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| Journal Club |
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History & Philosophy of Science Education |
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| Advanced Laboratory |
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Constructivism in Science Education |
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| Physics Education Seminar |
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Psychology of Memory |
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| Teaching University Physics |
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Learning (Psychology) | 3 |
| Survey Research | 3 | ||
| Curriculum Materials for a Non-sexist Classroom | 3 | ||
| Curriculum Materials for Ethnic Diversity | 3 | ||
| Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences | 3 |
Courses in italics are required of all Ph.D. students in the Physics
Department.
Physics Education Seminar is taken every semester after the first
year of graduate studies
Typical Courses
| Education Courses | Cr | Other Courses | Cr |
| Research Methods in Education |
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Physics Education Seminar |
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| Statistics Methods in Education |
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Teaching University Physics |
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| Educational Research Design |
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Applied Quantum Mechanics |
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| Qualitative Research |
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Advanced Physics Laboratory |
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| Principles of College Teaching |
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Journal Club |
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| History & Philosophy of Science Education |
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Physical Measurements Lab |
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| Constructivism in Science Education | 3 | Learning (Psychology) | 3 |
| Curriculum Materials for Ethnic Diversity |
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Psychology of Memory |
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| Curriculum Materials for a Non-sexist Classroom | 3 | Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences | 3 |
To complete a Ph.D. with the Science Education and work with the Physics Education Group requires a Masters� Degree in Physics or equivalent. Physics courses taken in this program will depend on the courses completed during the M.S. studies.
Physics Education Seminar is taken every semester of residency.