Engineering Education

Shape the future of engineering education. Our Doctor of Philosophy program in engineering education seeks to improve the education of engineers through research, project-based learning paradigms and integrated design principles. Through our collaboration with the School of Education and other discipline-based education research groups at CU Boulder, our flexible curriculum blends technical expertise with education outcomes. The program is designed for students with a background in engineering.

Degree Types

PhD

Conduct and direct research in engineering education.

Develop, review and critique research designs that study engineering education.

Learn to design engineering courses and teach engineering subjects.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Engineering Education

Doctor of Philosophy

The 60-credit-hour program includes:

Graduate-level technical courses in engineering subjects or computer science (9 credits)
Education-related courses (12 credits)
Flexible credits toward either technical courses or education (9 credits)
Dissertation hours (30 credits)

Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Graduate Student Organizations