STEM Education Certificate

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The STEM Education Certificate will provide students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of science, mathematics, and computer science content that will aid in implementing standards-based curricula. It will introduce students to an integrated curriculum as it relates to teaching in middle and secondary contexts.

Students will be able to

Demonstrate proficiency in standards-based curriculum with content across STEM disciplines.
Deepen their understanding of learners from diverse backgrounds by exploring issues of equity in the STEM classroom.
Engage in advanced content courses to strengthen STEM content knowledge and broaden pedagogical practices.
Expand knowledge in content areas through action research and community-engaged scholarship

Successful completion of STEM 7080, STEM 7910, and STEM 8430 qualifies an individual for the STEM Education Endorsement.

Required (18):

STEM 7080 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning in STEM Environments 3 Credit Hours
STEM 7120 - Sociocultural and Historical Foundations of STEM Education 3 Credit Hours
STEM 7910 - Action Research and Community-Engaged Scholarship in STEM Education 3 Credit Hours
STEM 8410 - Toward Antiracist and Justice-Oriented Transdisciplinary STEM Education 3 Credit Hours
STEM 8420 - Equity and Identity in STEM Education Capstone Project 3 Credit Hours
STEM 8430 - Integration of Science, Mathematics, and Computational Thinking 3 Credit Hours

STEM Education Certificate

Required (18):

Total Certificate Hours: 18 semester hours