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The Maryland PERG is
a research group consisting of physicists and educators interested in developing
a better understanding of how students come to understand physics and how
to teach it more effectively. Advanced degrees may be obtained in either
physics or education, depending on the level of sophistication of the physics
the candidate wants to explore.
Graduate Programs:
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PhD in Physics
Courses (recommended for qualifier preparation):
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Theoretical Dynamics (Physics 601),
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Methods of Statistical Physics (Physics
603),
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Methods of Mathematical Physics(Physics
604),
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Electrodynamics (Physics 606),
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
I and II (Physics 622 and 623)
Other requirements
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Pass the physics qualifier exam (two
4-hour general exams)
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Take the Graduate Laboratory course
(Physics 621)
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Take two 600 or 700 level courses
outside the student's field of specialization
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Write a scholarly paper and give
an oral presentation
Additional Courses in Physics:
Courses Outside of the Physics Department:
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one course research in science or
math education
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one course in cognitive or developmental
psychology
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one course in educational statistics
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one course in educational technology
Other Requirements:
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scholarly presentation should be
student's dissertation proposal and must include a literature review
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other courses in education and psychology
as approved by advisor
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For further information on this
program, contact Prof. E. F. Redish, redish@physics.umd.edu.
Masters in Science Education
[ click here to go to the Curriculum and Instruction Science Education Graduate Program Homepage]
Course requirements:
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9-15 semester hours (3-5 courses)
in science as approved by advisor
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9 semester hours (3 courses)
in science education (EDCI 670, 770, and one elective)
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3 semester hours (1 course)
in educational statistics (EDMS 645)
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3- 9 semester hours of electives
approved by advisor.
Other requirements:
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one or two scholarly papers
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Masters Comprehensive Examination
PhD/EdD in Science Education
[click here to go to the Curriculum and Instruction Science Education Graduate Program Homepage]
These programs require a Masters
Degree for admission. The PhD program requires 12 credits of dissertation
work and is recommended for students interested to pursue education research.
The EdD program requires 6 credits of dissertation and is recommended for
students interested in more general professional development.
Course requirements:
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24 semester hours (8 courses) in
science as approved by advisor
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3 semester hours in science education
(EDCI 771; EDCI 670 and 770 are prerequisites.)
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3 semester hours in educational statistics
(EDMS 651; EDMS 645 and 646 are prerequisites.)
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3 semester hours in research methods
(EDCI 685)
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3 semester hours advanced study in
curriculum and instruction (EDCI 683 OR EDCI 780)
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3 semester hours of doctoral proposal
seminar (EDCI 880)
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doctoral research seminar (EDCI 788N
OR, as approved, Phys 708)
Other requirements:
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doctoral preliminary examination
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doctoral comprehensive examination
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doctoral dissertation
For further information on these
programs, contact Prof. David Hammer, davidham@physics.umd.edu.
Maintained by University
of Maryland PERG
Comments and questions may be
directed to E. F. Redish
Last modified July 17, 2006