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Doctoral Programs in Curriculum & Instruction with an Emphasis in Science Education<\/h1>\n

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You can learn more about\u00a0<\/span>doctoral degrees<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>by referencing the School of Teaching & Learning website on the different degrees available to students.<\/p>\n

Admission Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Earned master\u2019s degree in science education, environmental education, or a related field<\/li>\n
  2. Acceptable scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).<\/li>\n
  3. Two to three years of relevant work experience either in classroom teaching or work at an informal science or environmental education site<\/li>\n
  4. Strong content background: equivalent to a master\u2019s degree in a science content area<\/li>\n
  5. All other requirements for School of Teaching & Learning doctoral students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Minimum Requirements for Completion of Doctoral Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    This degree requires a minimum of 90 hours of graduate coursework beyond the bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n

    Required coursework can be broken down into seven major categories:<\/p>\n