Program Overview

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Engineering Education Systems and Design, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy program in engineering education systems and design prepares students to conduct engineering education research related to their scholarly interests using a systems and design approach. Students who enroll in the program have a passion for developing skills as engineering education researchers and are committed to contributing to the engineering education community.

Program Description

• The program is designed for students who have a passion for developing skills as engineering education researchers.
• Students are committed to contributing to the engineering education community.
• The program prepares students to conduct engineering education research related to their scholarly interests using a systems and design approach.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Polytechnic
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes

Degree Requirements

• 84 credit hours
• A written comprehensive exam
• An oral comprehensive exam
• A dissertation

Required Core (21 credit hours)

• EGR 535 Innovation and Design of Engineering Academic Settings (IDEAS) (3)
• EGR 565 Qualitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3)
• EGR 572 Quantitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3)
• EGR 574 Engineering Education Systems in Context (3)
• EGR 576 From Then Until Now: Examining Inequities in STEM (3)
• EGR 671 Applications of Qualitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3)
• EGR 673 Applications of Quantitative Methods for Engineering Education Research (3)

Electives and Research (48 credit hours)

• Electives (36)
• Research (12)

Other Requirement (3 credit hours)

• EGR 594 Topic: EESD Seminar (3)

Culminating Experience (12 credit hours)

• EGR 799 Dissertation (12)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine credit hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable conferred master's degree program from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• CV or resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

• When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different.
• Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: Rolling

Program Learning Outcomes

• Synthesize the engineering education ecosystem by examining its past and exploring its future through course projects.
• Conduct engineering education research using quantitative methods.
• Address the need for social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within engineering education initiatives.
• Conduct engineering education research using qualitative methods.

Career Opportunities

• Graduates are equipped for competitive positions in top-tier research institutions as exemplary scholars and teachers or for work as leaders in engineering education in a variety of settings, including:
  • Education startups
  • Government agencies
  • Industry
  • Policy-setting institutions
  • Science centers and museums
  • Think tanks
  • Universities

Research Areas

• Workforce adaptability
• Culturally responsive education
• Education policy
• Accessibility
• Broadening participation in engineering
• Engineering classroom practices
• Studies of marginalized groups
• Student persistence
• Graduate education
• Online education
• Empathy

Additional Information

• This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months.
• The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.