PhD in Engineering Education at Rowan University

The Engineering Education at Rowan University is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Glassboro , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 5, 2027.

About PhD in Engineering Education

Ph.D. in Engineering Education

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Ph.D. in Engineering Education program is a terminal degree program that is designed to meet the changing needs of researchers, scholars, and scientists in academia, industry, and the government with an interest in engineering education. The Ph.D. in Engineering Education has the following program goals:

Candidates will obtain a solid foundation of engineering education research methods and apply these methods to addressing research questions relevant to real-world engineering problems
Students will learn the skills of oral technical communications and effective teaching for disseminating and imparting knowledge both in academic and non-academic settings
Students will learn the skills of professional writing for disseminating engineering education knowledge, and preparing effective grant applications for seeking external funding from a variety of sponsors that fund Engineering Education Research
Students will learn how to identify unsolved problems in engineering education, formulate research questions, create a study using appropriate education research methods, analyze results and draw conclusions

Potential positions for graduates from the Ph.D. in Engineering Education program include the following:

Tenure track faculty in colleges of engineering
Teaching track faculty in colleges of engineering
Director/associate dean for diversity in engineering
Faculty in multidisciplinary engineering education programs (e.g., early undergraduate engineering education programs)
Engineering higher education administrator
Community college instructor
Engineering education research associates
Program managers for the federal government
Engineering outreach services director (industry, museums, engineering professional societies, other informal education contexts, consulting)
Instructional services coordinator for industry or engineering professional society
Corporate trainers

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Engineering Education at Rowan University

Entry Requirements

Application fee: $65 (USD) non-refundable
*There are no waivers available.
College Transcript and Copy of Original Degree – If you have completed more than one degree, all academic credentials should be submitted. Additionally, if your document is not translated to English a certified English translation is required.
Standardized English language test score – a TOEFL minimum score of 70, IELTS minimum score of 6.0, PTE minimum score of 50 or Duolingo test minimum score of 120 for traditional admissions.
* If you don't meet the English required scores please see Conditional Admissions
Professional resume/CV
Recommendations – a minimum of 2 are required for Master’s programs, and a minimum of 3 are required for Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.
Statement of professional objectives – Provide reasons for pursuing the program applied. Describe how you will use this program to reach your career goes, and educational goals beyond the master’s level if applicable. Students should also identify personal qualities that they want the committee to see in them, such as leadership, concerns for others, talent, etc.
You can upload the required documents to your application portal once you submit your application. Additional items may be required depending on the program applied.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Engineering Education at Rowan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for PhD in Engineering Education at Rowan University

Go to apply.rowan.edu/apply to complete the online application.
Invite your recommenders, and let them know they can submit their recommendation electronically.
Review specific requirements when selecting your program of choice.
Share your standardized English language test score with Rowan University – Rowan’s TOEFL code is 2515, Rowan’s Pearson Test of English (PTE) code is M7V. For Duolingo , please add Rowan University to your “My Colleges” list. Official IELTS score reports can be verified with the TRF# in the bottom right corner. International students must submit standardized test scores unless they are exempt (View Language Policy).
Review Rowan University’s International Admissions Policies

PhD in Engineering Education at Rowan University

Rowan University

United States of America, Glassboro