Program Overview
Designed for current K-12 teachers, the Elementary STEM Education Graduate Certificate will help individuals understand inquiry-oriented practices across science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. In particular, the certificate helps build expertise in student learning, engagement and instructional practices in STEM.
Program Highlights
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Program Outcomes
The graduate certificate in Elementary STEM Education has course focuses on areas across science, technology, elementary and mathematics education and students can build their study around courses that pertain to their interests and career goals.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the certificate will understand how to apply, teach and adapt to using STEM-focused concepts in the elementary classroom.
Courses
Elective
CEP 805Learning Mathematics with Technology 3 Credits CEP 810Teaching for Understanding Technology3 Credits CEP 811Adapting Innovating Technologies to Eduction3 Credits CEP 812Applying Educational Technologies to Issues of Practices3 Credits TE 809Inquiry-Oriented Instructional Strategies for the Elementary Classroom3 Credits TE 831Teaching School Subject Matter with Technology3 Credits TE 855Teaching School Mathematics3 Credits TE 857Teaching and Learning Mathematical Problem Solving E Credit TE 860Practice and Inquiry in Science Education3 Credits TE 861ATeaching Science for Understanding3 Credits TE 861BInquiry, Nature of Science, and Science Teaching3 Credits TE 861CAction Research in K-12 in Science Mathematics Classrooms3 Credits TE 891Special Topics in Teaching, Curriculum, and Schooling1-4 Credit
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
The certificate is only open to individuals are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in the MSU College of Education.
To apply to this program:
Key Dates
Rolling applications. Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend applications are submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
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