Science Education, Ph.D.

Suggested Application Deadline: January 15 (summer or fall semester start) or October 1 (spring semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Applications for this doctoral program will open on October 15.

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree required in science, science education, or a related field.
  • Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Personal statement, including a discussion of your research
  • Professional/academic writing sample
  • Resume or CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • GRE is optional (not required)
  • International students: TOEFL or IELTS scores

Financial Support

  • All applications are considered for assistantships with program faculty and within the rest of the School of Education. It is recommended that you get your application in as early as possible in order to be considered, and are encouraged to contact admissions to discuss opportunities further.
  • More financial aid and scholarship resources

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
Breana Nieves Vergara
Sharon Dotger, Professor; Faculty Director for Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies
sdotger@syr.edu|315.443.9138
Sharon Dotger