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PhD of STEM Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- Dartmouth, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Prepares STEM educators and leaders for K-12 and informal settings.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in STEM Education. Apply skills related to 30-33 unit degree
- 15 core
- 12 elective. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- K-12 and informal STEM education and leadership
Curriculum
- 30-33 unit degree: 15 core
- 12 elective
- 3 culminating units. Foundations of STEM education and assessment in STEM education
- elementary
- secondary or STEM graduate electives
- and a comprehensive exam
- thesis or project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree (bachelor's accepted for direct entry in some programmes)
- Typically GPA 3.0 to 3.3 (BS-PhD direct entry 3.5)
- Research statement
- Recommendation letters
- GRE in some programmes.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (bachelor's accepted for direct entry in some programmes), Research statement, Recommendation letters, GRE in some programmes
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
- PTE Academic 52
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
How to apply
- Check the programme-specific requirements and dates ( and ). Apply online through the Applicant Portal and pay the 60 USD non-refundable fee. Upload the statement of purpose
- resume
- transcripts
- recommendation letters and English scores (TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo or PTE). GRE where the programme requires it. After admission pay the 25 USD enrollment deposit (credited to tuition) and send a bank statement showing 41
- 217 USD. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,677 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Dartmouth campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,677 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,488 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95, PTE Academic 52.

