Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity, Science Education
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: EdD
Classroom Type: Online and on campus classes
The science education concentration helps science professionals to gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to become leaders in the field of science education who can think critically about science teaching and the nature of science, and make data-based arguments to advance equity in the field.
Program Details
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling
Campus: CU Denver
What you'll learn
University of Colorado Denver's Doctor of Education (EdD) concentration in science education prepares students to become highly knowledgeable about the field of science education, think critically about the nature of science and advocate for science education from a research-oriented and equity-based lens.
Research conducted by our students includes dissertations-in-practice on topics such as science teaching, curriculum development, assessment, program evaluation, informal science education, and environmental science education.
Students in this concentration will:
- Participate in a program designed for leaders of school improvement, reform and educational equity
- Engage with award-winning faculty, national grant making organizations like the National Science Foundation, and our district-partners, on identified problems of practice and policy
- Become data savvy for strategic planning and decision-making
- Culminate the program with a doctoral research project dissertation.
Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development
You can trust CU Denver to provide an education that will prepare you for excellence in your career as a leader who understands the value, complexities and unique opportunities of science education. The university and school are recognized for preparing leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development is counted among U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top education schools in the country.
Courses
The 54-credit program begins each summer.
The curriculum includes a combination of on-campus, hybrid, remote, and online courses each semester.
Every student must be available to attend on-campus courses each semester.
The curriculum includes the following elements:
- 12 hours in EdD core courses within equity, leadership and learning core areas (four 3-credit courses)
- Nine hours in the research core (three 3-credit courses)
- 12 hours in the concentration areas (four 3-credit courses)
- Six hours of elective courses (two 3-credit courses)
- 15 hours in seminars and the completion of a doctoral research project
All courses and experiences strive to expose students to context-specific best practices, interdisciplinary connections, and applied research in an environment that stresses the application of theory to practice. The EdD program has been designed to enable students to complete program requirements in three or five years.
Sample Courses
- EDFN 7410 - Power and Privilege: The Social Construction of Difference 3 credits
- EDUC 7100 - Leadership in Education 3 credits
- EDUC 7230 - Organizational Performance In Educational Contexts 3 credits
Recommended Completion Time:3 or 5 Years
Required Credits for Completion:54
Admission Requirements
The EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity, Science Education concentration, is a three or five-year program, designed for working professionals, with the following application requirements:
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Written Statement of Purpose that includes the following information:
- A brief summary of your educational and leadership experiences, including your values related to leadership and equity.
- A brief summary of your current professional role and responsibilities and how you use research and data to inform planning and decision making.
- Your purpose in pursuing the EdD, intentions for applying the skills and knowledge gained from the EdD degree, and future career goals.
- Resume/CV
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can best speak to your leadership, professional accomplishments, academic skills, and career goals.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- After the initial review of application materials, faculty will contact applicants to schedule individual interviews.
Register for an application support session
For more information, email education@ucdenver.edu or call 303.315.6300.