Program Overview

PhD in Engineering Education

The PhD in Engineering Education program at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to improve the education of engineers through research, project-based learning paradigms, and integrated design principles. This program is designed for students with a background in engineering and offers a flexible curriculum that blends technical expertise with education outcomes.

Program Structure

The 60-credit-hour program includes:

• Graduate level technical courses in engineering subjects or computer science (9 credits)
• Education (12 credits)
• Flexible credits toward either technical courses or education (9 credits)
• Dissertation hours (30 credits)

Program Details

As a candidate in the PhD in Engineering Education program, you can expect to:

• Conduct and direct research in engineering education
• Develop, review, and critique research designs that study engineering education
• Learn to effectively teach engineering subjects
• Design and assess engineering courses
• Address critical issues facing engineering education

Departments and Programs

The College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder offers a range of departments and programs, including:

• Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences
• Chemical & Biological Engineering
• Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering
• Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering
• Applied Mathematics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Creative Technology & Design
• Data Science
• Engineering Education
• Engineering Management
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Engineering
• Integrated Design Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Robotics

Affiliates and Partners

The college has various affiliates and partners, including:

• ATLAS Institute
• Campos Student Center
• Center for Technology Workforce Innovation
• Colorado Mesa University
• Colorado Space Grant Consortium
• Engineering Career Hub
• Engineering Honors
• Engineering Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Herbst Program for Engineering, Ethics & Society
• Idea Forge
• Integrated Teaching and Learning
• Mortenson Center for Global Engineering
• Western Colorado University