STEM Education, M.A.

Overview

This program is designed to help teachers become better informed in the content areas included and integrated in STEM education. This program combines content area instruction, leading-edge methodology, a research focus on the benefits of integration of topics and active participation in the research groups at the AIMS Center for Math & Science Education.

Admissions Requirements

• Three current reference forms
• Interview with program director
• Letter of explanation if GPA is under 3.0

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain mathematical, scientific and engineering results and arguments clearly, both orally and in writing.
2. Solve engineering, scientific and mathematical problems using the appropriate technological tools
3. Use problem-solving skills strategically to solve real-world problems in the STEM subjects through the creation of lessons that teach, encourage and assess these same skills in their students.
4. Illustrate and describe the key concepts (number sense, place value, proportional reasoning, algebraic thinking, the four seasons, phases of the moon, force and motion, ecological elements etc.) underlying K-12 mathematics and science.
5. Apply best practices for mathematics and science teaching and learning through the crafting of lessons for their classroom, and the critique of research literature.
6. Analyze an instructional intervention and critique its practice in relation to educational theories through the completion of a master's project showcasing knowledge gained.