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Regular events @ K-SUPER


K-SUPER Seminars: 2:30 Mondays, CW119
  Dean Zollman selected for the AAPT Oersted Medal, 2014

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Graduate Degree Programs in Physics Education

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 preliminary 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.

Link to Departmental and University Information about Graduate Study in Physics

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
3
Research Methods in Education 
3
Electrodynamics
6
Statistics Methods in Research
3
Quantum Mechanics
6
Research Design
3
Statistical Mechanics
3
Qualitative Research 
3
Math Methods of Physics
3
Principles of College Teaching
3
Journal Club
1
History & Philosophy of Science Education
3
Advanced Laboratory
3
Constructivism in Science Education
3
Physics Education Seminar
1
Psychology of Memory
3
Teaching University Physics
3
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

Return to Top Ph.D. in Science Education with dissertation in Physics Educational Research & Development

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 during Ph.D. studies will depend on the courses completed during the M.S. studies.  This PhD is granted by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education.  This link will take you to the Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Programs page.    

Return to Top M.S. in Physics with thesis in Educational Research & Development Courses are selected from the ones listed under the Ph.D. program in physics. A typical student will complete 20 hours of course work with about 12 hours of physics and 8 hours of other courses. Physics Education Seminar, Teaching University Physics, and Journal Club are required. Return to Top

 

 

 

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