The Master of Science in Engineering Education prepares students to bridge engineering and educational practice. Through training in educational research, evidence-based pedagogy, and engineering learning, students develop the skills to teach, design curriculum, and conduct scholarly research in engineering education.
The program offers two pathways:
- Non-Thesis Option
- Thesis Option
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- B.S. in a STEM-related field
- B.S. in another discipline with related STEM experience
- Bachelor’s degree with experience teaching a STEM subject
Additional Requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 (per UF Graduate School)
- No GRE required
- TOEFL required for international applicants, if applicable
Non-Thesis Option
Core Courses (9 credits)
- EGS 6050: Foundations in Engineering Education (3 cr)
- EGS 6054: Cognition, Learning, and Pedagogy in Engineering Education (3 cr)
- EGS 6051: Instructional Design in Engineering Education (3 cr)
Electives (21 credits)
- Engineering Education–related graduate coursework
- Must be approved by the Graduate Coordinator
Graduation Requirement
Completion of a comprehensive examination (0 credits), which may include:
- Teaching a class session
- Writing a policy position paper
- Writing a literature review
- Other approved assessment
Thesis Option
Core Courses (15 credits)
Includes the three non-thesis core courses, plus:
- EGS 6020: Research Design in Engineering Education (3 cr)
- EGS 6012: Research Methods in Engineering Education (3 cr)
Electives (9 credits)
Graduate coursework aligned with the student’s research topic or career goals
Thesis Requirement (6 credits)
- EGS 6971: Research for Master’s Thesis
- Written thesis and successful oral defense
- Non-Thesis Option: Graduate Coordinator
- Thesis Option: Committee of two or more faculty members with Graduate Faculty status
EEd Graduate Handbook (2024–2025)
Students follow the handbook from their admission year unless an alternative plan is approved by their advisor or supervisory committee.