STEM - M.Ed. in Assessment, Curriculum And Teaching

STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Education

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The STEM Education concentration of the Masters in Assessment, Curriculum and Teaching is designed for educators interested in learning the foundational tools and pedagogy for integrated STEM Education. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this program helps prepare graduates to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by ensuring that they can:

  • Integrate student-centered learning approaches to improve the quality of K-12 education and interaction with the larger community
  • Incorporate active project-based learning
  • Develop and use skills in analysis, problem solving and critical thinking
  • Create varied and targeted assessments that effectively measure student learning aligned to content standards and leveraging emergent instructional models
  • Develop methods of evaluating and improving curricular design through the use of student assessment data
Program Start Dates

Fall A                    End of August

Fall B                    Mid October

Winter                   Mid December

Spring A               End of January

Spring B               Mid March

Summer 1            Mid May

Summer 2            Mid June

Summer 3            Mid July

This Program is Designed for:

  • Teachers who hold an initial teaching certification in any discipline K-12
    (*This program will NOT lead to an initial teaching certification)
  • Teachers in STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Program Highlights:

  • Accelerated courses— can be completed 100% online
  • Affordable tuition rates
  • Credits meet ACT 48 requirements
  • Interdisciplinary faculty from three departments

Program Courses

M.ED. CORE COURSES:EDFN 545 Advanced Educational Psychology (Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024)EDFN 601 Methods of Research (Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024)EDFN 604 Education and Public Policy (Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024)

ACTE CORE & STEM EDUCATION CONCENTRATION COURSES                    ACTE 630 Current Technology for Online Instruction (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)ACTE 625 Technology and Assessment for Learning (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)ACTE 651 Science Curriculum and Reform (Winter 2024)**EDUC 651 Mathematics in the School Program (Winter 2024)EDTE 604 Engineering Principles and Concepts (Spring 2024)ACTE 655 Integrative STEM Education (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE                                   ACTE 699 Inquiry for Teaching and Learning (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)