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 (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025)
  • EDFN 601 Methods of Research (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025)
  • EDFN 604 Education and Public Policy (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Winter 2025)
ACTE CORE & STEM EDUCATION CONCENTRATION COURSES                    
  • ACTE 630 Current Technology for Online Instruction (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
  • ACTE 625 Technology and Assessment for Learning (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
  • ACTE 651 Science Curriculum and Reform (Summer 2024, Winter 2025)
  • **EDUC 651 Mathematics in the School Program (Summer 2024, Winter 2025)
  • EDTE 604 Engineering Principles and Concepts (Summer 2024, Spring 2025)
  • ACTE 655 Integrative STEM Education (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE                                   
  • ACTE 699 Inquiry for Teaching and Learning (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)