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