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Graduate Specialization in PK-12 STEM Education

PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement Certification (Graduate Specialization)


Beginning Fall 2021, candidates with an initial certification can add on an endorsement in integrated stem education to add a credential to leverage STEM education in classroom and in settings in which students are engaged in creative science and engineering curricula.  Candidates will learn the latest makerspace and technology-enriched strategies to effectively design and deliver STEM education across all disciplines.  In four graduate courses, currently certified teachers can be prepared for today’s STEM learning and technology-enhanced instruction.
 
Non-Degree Graduate-Level PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement ONLY (12 Credits)

Required certification credits (12)
GCED 625 Instructional Technology
GCSC 608 Introduction to Integrated STEM Education
GCSC 648 Learning & Assessing STEM through the Maker Movement
GCSC 658 Applied Practicum in STEM Learning

All non-degree courses above will transfer into the master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

*Graduate PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement is for already certified teachers that desire to add-on certification. 

For more information see PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement Handbook

Recommended:  Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement
 
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (30 required credits) + Integrated STEM Education Endorsement* (30 credits total)

Required degree credits (21)
GCED 600 Educational Leadership
GCED 605 Statistics and Research
GCED 610 Current Issues
GCED 615 Curriculum Systems Design
GCED 620 Assessment and Diagnostics
GCED 625 Instructional Technology
GCED 635 Instructional Methodology
GCED 800 Comprehensive Exam

Required graduate elective credits (9)
GCSC 608 Introduction to Integrated STEM Education
GCSC 648 Learning & Assessing STEM through the Maker Movement
GCSC 658 Applied Practicum in STEM Learning

Other Recommended: Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology with PK-12 Integrated STEM Education Endorsement
 
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology (30 credits) + Integrated STEM Education Endorsement* (39 credits total)

Required degree credits (30)
GCED 605 Statistics and Research
GCED 615 Curriculum Systems Design
GCED 625 Instructional Technology
GCED 635 Instructional Methodology
GCED 660 Adult Learning
GCIT 614 Emerging Technology and Info Technology
GCIT 624 Usability and Assessment for Online Instruction
GCSE 657 Technology Applications for Differentiated Instruction
GCIT 684 Advanced Instructional Design for Online Learning
GCIT 694 Practicum in Instructional Technology
GCED 800 Comprehensive Exam

Graduate courses for
STEM Education (9)
GCSC 608 Introduction to Integrated STEM Education
GCSC 648 Learning & Assessing STEM through the Maker Movement
GCSC 658 Applied Practicum in STEM Learning


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