Career and Technical Education - PhD

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

Description

The PhD program prepares candidates for academic careers in formal and nonformal settings that demand research expertise and an understanding of the theoretical foundations. Accepted applicants will work collaboratively with faculty and other students to increase their research, program development, and teaching abilities.

 

Graduate Programs

Admission Requirements

Application documents are submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. Students are admitted each year for a fall start. The required documentation for the application package is noted on the ASTE Graduate Admission and Application webpage, aste.usu.edu/degrees/graduate-program-admission. To be eligible for this degree, students must have completed or be completing a master’s thesis or intensive writing capstone project in an area related to career and technical education or take the GRE, and have been involved in formal or nonformal education for a minimum of two years.

Admission Deadline

Applications are due May 1.

Planned Program

To complete a doctorate degree, a minimum of 60 total credits is required for students with a master’s degree, and a minimum of 90 total credits is required for students without a master’s degree. Additional requirements include:

1. Completing the required coursework and electives as approved by the student’s supervisory committee.
2. Passing a written and oral preliminary examination after completing 36 credits in the program. This exam must be satisfactorily completed before the student advances to candidacy. Advancement to candidacy also requires an approved dissertation proposal.
3. Completing and satisfactorily defending a doctoral research study directed and judged by a supervisory committee of faculty.
4. Completing the CTE PhD Professional Residency Requirements.

The Ph.D. program prepares candidates for academic careers in formal and nonformal settings that demand research expertise and an understanding of the theoretical foundations. Accepted applicants will work collaboratively with faculty and other students to increase their research, program development, and teaching abilities. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Ph.D. program is a four-year online or campus-based program. On-campus students are provided with opportunities to teach undergraduate courses and engage in place-based research. Students who engage in the program online have flexibility as they continue with their careers while earning their degree. All Ph.D. students are required to meet face-to-face on the Logan campus for a one week seminar for three consecutive summers. The summer meeting provides an opportunity for students to complete additional professional competency requirements. Most students in the program take two-three classes (6-9 credits) per semester. Students need to complete the requied courses (52 credits) along with committee approved electives (8 credits). Committees may allow for changes to the required courses if students have completed similar coursework in their masters program or have experince commesurate with course objectives. Required courses are noted below. Additional program expectations and coursework requirements can be found on the department webpage.