Education Graduate Major (EdD, MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis (PhD)
- Ecampus (MS hybrid)
Options available:
- Agricultural Education
- Language Equity and Educational Policy
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Science/Mathematics Education
The College of Education offers graduate work leading to degrees in Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Education (EdD; not available at this time), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education.
Master of Science (MS) Degree
The Master of Science (MS) in Education prepares candidates to be secondary science or mathematics teachers who are skilled professionals drawing upon current educational research to create innovative and inclusive science or math learning environments. Candidates work within a cohort of peers in science and mathematics education and are taught by faculty who specialize in and conduct educational research in science, mathematics, and equity.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education provides advanced theory and methods in educational research and in specific content areas. This is a research-oriented degree intended for students interested in becoming educational researchers and assume professional positions in a variety of settings, including colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. This degree aims to prepare professional researchers, scholars, or other scholar practitioners. Students develop competencies in educational scholarship and research that focus on acquiring new knowledge.
Major Code: 2310
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Demonstrate competence with teaching math or science content at appropriate grade level.
EdD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
Master of Science (MS) Degree
The Education MS degree is comprised of a coherent set of courses that emphasize research-based instruction, educational equity, innovation, and community partnerships. Candidates work with community partners in public school settings every term. As part of the program, candidates complete a master's project that integrates research, theory, and practice.
The program consists of required core courses including practicum and internship courses with additional credits in a content specialty/option: Science Education or Mathematics Education.
Upon completion of the program, candidates will have:
- A Master of Science degree in one option:
- Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- An Oregon preliminary teaching license; and
- One or more endorsements in Advanced Mathematics, Foundational Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, or Physics.
- It is also possible to earn an ESOL endorsement which includes additional courses and field experiences beyond the required number of credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MS Core Courses | ||
| ED 520 | CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 521 | FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 572 | FOUNDATIONS OF ESOL EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| SED 506 | PROJECTS | 3 |
| SED 509 | PRACTICUM | 3 |
| SED 510 | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 15 |
| SED 511 | ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING | 3 |
| SED 516 | INQUIRY IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| Content Specialty | ||
| Required courses in option | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 47-53 | |
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ED 472 may be substituted for ED 572 and SED 413 or SED 414 may be substituted for SED 516 in these requirements. Students who substitute both courses will complete a total of 47 credits
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The Education PhD degree is designed for students already possessing education beyond the undergraduate level (master's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the PhD program must have significant experience in an education-related setting within areas such as teaching, leadership administration, curriculum development or supervision. Some knowledge of educational research methodology is highly desirable.
This degree requires courses in quantitative and qualitative research, practicum, and dissertation/thesis, and additional credits in an option. Additional research methods and elective courses are approved by the major professor and doctoral committee.
Students select from three PhD options. All options are offered on-campus at OSU in Corvallis:
- Agricultural Education
- Language, Equity and Educational Policy
- Science/Mathematics Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Core Courses | ||
| ED 603 | THESIS | 36 |
| or AED 603 | DISSERTATION | |
| ED 607 | SEMINAR (one credit per term) | 3 |
| ED 609 | PRACTICUM/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE | 3 |
| or SED 615 | PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING | |
| ED 620 | RESEARCH DESIGN AND EPISTEMOLOGIES | 3 |
| ED 622 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 624 | QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Two courses in research methods | 6 | |
| Required courses in option | 12-18 | |
| Minimum additional credits from other OSU or masters courses | 33-39 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
Major Code: 2310