The Ph.D. in Science Education degree program aims to prepare students to obtain leadership positions in science education as supervisors, teacher educators, and faculty members in colleges and universities. The program requires a minimum of 66 course units, with any of the four areas (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics) as field of specialization. The students are engaged in a broad range of experiences that provide a balanced, extensive, and personalized form of professional development. Moreover, the program is geared towards student development of expertise in key domains, which make up the knowledge base in science education, including deep and conceptual understandings of the disciplines of science, thoughtful exploration of the core science education areas of study, proficiencies in the professional education areas of study, educational research, and technology. The courses are designed to support students in developing robust understandings of science and mathematics content knowledge, contemporary educational scholarship and research, and the demands of educational settings and policies. The program offers a unique setting for the construction of productive, comprehensive knowledge in the diverse field of science education, thus playing a vital role in the preparation of global science educators. The proficient roster of faculty members from the Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education handles the pedagogical aspect of the program while the specialists from the College of Science teach the specialization courses.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Graduates of PhD in Science Education are expected to possess the following Lasallian attributes, namely:

ELGA 1: Critical and Creative Thinker

display mastery of the methods, theories, and empirical studies in the field of Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics education.
develop innovative and relevant learning materials that will address the needs of the 21st century lifelong science and mathematics learners in a variety of settings.
show competence and creativity in teaching Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics at the university level.
develop and validate an innovative assessment instrument that measures a relevant science/mathematics teaching/learning construct accurately.
ELGA 2: Effective Communicator

conduct independent and original dissertation research in the field of Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics education.
communicate educational research to both science /mathematics education researchers and practitioners through research publication and/or presentation.
ELGA 3: Reflective Lifelong Learner

manage a research study or project in the field of Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/Mathematics education
apply educational research methodologies to solve current educational issues and problems in Biology/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics education.
ELGA 4: Service-Driven Citizen

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethical standards in executing educational research in Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/Mathematics education.
design and manage a service learning project for Science and Mathematics teachers in the Basic Education level.