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