Program Curriculum
（The course requirements are subject to approval by the relevant university committees）
The doctoral program curriculum is designed to align with our university's goal of "developing interdisciplinary talents through a college-centric approach" and the college's educational objective of "cultivating outstanding K-12 teachers, top learning science and education researchers, and professionals who make significant contributions to education and social responsibility." The curriculum comprises four categories: Required Courses, Research Methods, Common Electives, and Specialized Electives. The total credits required for graduation are 20 (excluding dissertation).
Credit Requirements and Course Content for the Four Categories of Doctoral Courses in Our College
- Required Courses：
Our doctoral program aims to cultivate expertise in educational neuroscience research. The required courses emphasize training in cognitive science research methodologies and mastery of the latest developments in educational neuroscience. This approach fosters doctoral students' interdisciplinary research knowledge, skills, and in-depth critical thinking abilities. The required course "Seminar" (2 credits) focuses on understanding current academic developments in educational neuroscience.
- Research Methods：
Given the diverse backgrounds of our doctoral students and faculty, students are required to discuss with their advisors and complete at least 6 credits of research methodology courses, either within or outside the university, after enrollment. Courses in this category include research design, statistics, and other relevant methodologies.
- Common Electives：
The common electives are designed to support our college's development goal of "excellence in learning science and educational research." These courses provide doctoral students with rigorous research method training in educational neuroscience and educational science. Students must complete at least two courses totaling 6 credits.
The core knowledge of "Educational Neuroscience" and "Educational Science" is primarily covered in the common electives. These courses are designed to equip students with a solid theoretical foundation and academic discourse in "excellence in learning science and educational research." They include "Advanced Topics in Education and Mind Sciences," "Educational Neuroscience and Technology," "Special Topics on Learning Technologies," "Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development," "Advanced Topics in Special Needs Learning," and "Industrial Innovation R&D and Educational Thinking Monograph." The goal is to enable students to apply and connect interdisciplinary knowledge based on a solid theoretical foundation.
- Specialized Electives：
The student's advisor will guide the selection of doctoral-level courses from various departments within the college based on the student's expertise and research direction. Students must complete at least two courses totaling 6 credits in their specialized area.