Master of Science in Engineering Education
About the Program
The M.S. in Engineering Education brings two colleges together to administer a joint degree program. Students who have a degree (or equivalent hours of coursework) in engineering (or related field) are eligible to enroll in the program, which will equip them to engage in a variety of roles: engineering higher education adviser, community college instructor, engineering outreach services director, or entrepreneurship. Additionally, the M.S. in Engineering Education prepares students to continue to a Ph. D. in Engineering in preparation for becoming departmental engineering faculty, either teaching or research. The coursework is delivered on campus and offered simultaneously online, both synchronous and asynchronous.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university in engineering or other calculus-based degree that requires a minimum of 3 semesters of calculus and 2 semesters of physics
- Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.
- A GPA of at least 2.8 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees
- For international students only: a score of at least 18 on each section of the TOEFL test or at least 6.5 on each section of the IELTS test
Curriculum
| Course Category | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| EED 501 | Teaching Undergraduate Engineers | |
| or EED 502 | Engineering Education: Content, Assessment, and Pedagogy | |
| EED 641 | Practicum in Engineering Education | |
| Additional EED Course | 3 | |
| Engineering Disciplinary Core Courses | 18 | |
| Restricted Electives | 6 | |
| Choose two from the list below | ||
| EED 501 | Teaching Undergraduate Engineers | |
| EED 502 | Engineering Education: Content, Assessment and Pedagogy | |
| EED 509 | Field Experiences in Engineering Education | |
| EED 595 | Societal Foundations for Engineering Education | |
| EED 514 | Ethics for Engineering Education | |
| TED 530 | Foundations for Teaching Technology | |
| TED 556 | Laboratory Management and Safety in TED | |
| TED 558 | Teaching Creative Problem Solving | |
| TED 604 | Introduction to K12 Engineering Education | |
| Total Program Hours | 33 |
Program Delivery Method
On campus, online
Coursework is delivered on campus and offered simultaneously online, both synchronous and asynchronous.
Residency Requirements
None
Continuous Enrollment and Time Limits
After students are admitted to the Graduate School and enroll for the first time, they are required to maintain continuous enrollment. This mandates that students enroll each Fall and Spring semester, excluding Summer terms, until they graduate. Failure to maintain continuous enrollment results in termination of academic program. Exceptions to this policy may be granted in special circumstances by the Graduate School. Read more on the continuous enrollment policy here.
Students must complete all requirements for the master’s degree within six calendar years. The student’s degree clock for time to completion starts with the first course approved for inclusion in the plan of work or the date of admission to the program, whichever comes first. The time limit remains at six years even if a student was on approved leave of absence during the six-year period. Read more on the time limit policy here.
How to Apply
The following materials are required for applications to this program:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Three letters of recommendation
- Written personal statement
- For international students only: TOEFL or IELTS scores
Application Deadlines
We accept rolling applications until the Graduate School official deadlines. There is no priority deadline.
Applicants should submit applications and all supporting documents on or before the Graduate School deadlines, listed below. Review the Application Section of the Graduate School Handbook for additional details.
U.S. Applicants and Permanent Residents
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | June 25 |
| Spring | November 25 |
| Summer I | March 25 |
| Summer II | May 10 |
International Applicants
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | March 1 |
| Spring | July 15 |
| Summer I | December 15 |
| Summer II | December 15 |