STEM Education
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The minor study in STEM Education is designed to assist interested candidates in implementing effective approaches for improving STEM teaching; facilitating the dissemination and adoption of effective STEM learning practices; and promoting education experiences that prioritize collaborative, hands-on, and active learning to help others succeed in STEM fields. The minor is open to both education majors and non-education majors. The Education Department recognizes that students in other majors may be interested in this minor as part of their credentials when working with adults or youth in informal educational settings related to STEM.
Undergraduate Programs
Requirements
The minor is designed to focus on teaching education and/ or related-area candidates interested in STEM how to transfer skills that grow with scientific and technological advancements in professions unforeseen at the current moment to educational settings. The 18-20 credit course of study combines content-specific classes in STEM fields with teaching and learning course work specific to STEM education. Candidates seeking teacher education certification will be eligible for the PA Integrative STEM Education endorsement upon completion of their initial certification.
Prerequisites for Education Majors (already present)
ED 100 Foundations of Education 3
ED 115 Educational Psychology 3
ED 205 Strategies and Techniques of Instruction 3
ED 206 Field Experience II: Strategies and Techniques of Instruction 1
Prerequisites for Non-education Majors
ED 205 Strategies and Techniques of Instruction 3
Required STEM Introduction Courses (3 credits)
INTS 101 Introduction to Integrated Science 1
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering 2
Required STEM Education Courses (9 credits)
ED 214 Interdisciplinary STEM Approaches and Connections 3
ED 319 Inquiry Investigation, Design, and Assessment in STEM Education 3
ED 385 Applied Practicum in STEM Learning 3
STEM Content Electives (6 credits) – See STEM minor advisor for options.