2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology
2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology
2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology
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Curriculum<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy Degree Program<br />
Major Technical Area: A minimum <strong>of</strong> 21 master’s degree-eligible<br />
credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree must be taken in the<br />
student’s chosen major technical area. The student may choose<br />
from the following major technical areas: aeronautics, biology,<br />
chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science,<br />
oceanography/earth science, physics or psychology. These 21<br />
credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees<br />
as well as courses taken as part <strong>of</strong> the Ph.D. program and must<br />
include AVM 5101 if the major technical area is aeronautics.<br />
Research: A minimum <strong>of</strong> 24 credit hours will be devoted to<br />
dissertation research, including at least three credit hours <strong>of</strong><br />
Readings in Educational Research (EDS 6000), at least three<br />
credit hours <strong>of</strong> Research Practicum (EDS 6010) and at least 18<br />
credit hours <strong>of</strong> Dissertation (EDS 6999).<br />
Doctor <strong>of</strong> Education Degree Program<br />
Major Technical Area: A minimum <strong>of</strong> 18 master’s degree-eligible<br />
credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree must be taken in the<br />
student’s chosen major technical area. The student may choose<br />
from the following major technical areas: aeronautics, biology,<br />
chemistry, computer science, engineering, environmental science,<br />
oceanography/earth science, physics or psychology. These 18<br />
credit hours may include courses from previous graduate degrees<br />
as well as courses taken as part <strong>of</strong> the Ed.D. program and must<br />
include AVM 5101 if the major technical area is aeronautics.<br />
Specialty Area: A minimum <strong>of</strong> six credit hours must be taken<br />
in science education, instructional technology or environmental<br />
education. (Specialty area credits may also be in mathematics<br />
education.)<br />
Research: A minimum <strong>of</strong> 24 credit hours will be devoted to<br />
dissertation research, including at least three credit hours <strong>of</strong><br />
Readings in Educational Research (EDS 6000), at least three<br />
credit hours <strong>of</strong> Research Practicum (EDS 6010) and at least 18<br />
credit hours <strong>of</strong> Dissertation (EDS 6999).<br />
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research<br />
Departmental research includes study in a variety <strong>of</strong> aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> computer education, environmental education, mathematics<br />
education and science education.
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