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Middle School Sci, Tech, Engr, and Math (MNS)

Middle School Sci, Tech, Engr, and Math (MNS)

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Middle School Sci, Tech, Engr, and Math (MNS)

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GCSTMMNS

Mathematics, School, Science, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), sustainability, teaching

This program is no longer accepting applications.

Program description
Degree awarded: MNS  Natural Science (Middle School Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

The middle school science, technology, engineering and mathematics concentration under the MNS degree program is a focused course of study for K-8 certified teachers, providing them with integrated content in STEM subject matter that enables them to be considered highly qualified by the No Child Left Behind Act. In addition, the concentration utilizes sustainability research and integrates STEM content around sustainability. Its target audience is middle school teachers rather than secondary certified teachers, secondary mathematics teachers, and applied mathematicians. Although most program applicants will hold a valid teaching certificate, it is not required that they do so for admission. The program would also be appropriate for informal mathematics and science educators such as education outreach coordinators for industry and museums.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (PHS 593 or STM 593)

The distribution of courses for this concentration are:

Required core course:

STM 501 Introduction to Modeling in STEM (3)
Required concentration courses:
STM 502 Cognition and Instruction in STEM (3)
STM 503 Mathematical Modeling (3)
STM 504 Modeling Integrated Science (3)
STM 505 Engineering Design (3)
STM 511 Classroom Applications in STEM (3)
STM 512 Quantitative Modeling (3)
STM 513 Sustainability Science (3)
Elective course (3)
Culminating experience:
STM 593/PHS 593 Applied Project (3)
Total credit hours: 30

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

Applicants must submit an online Graduate Education application.

A bachelor's from a regionally accredited university with a junior-senior GPA of 3.00 (no particular major is required).

Students must meet all admissions criteria of Graduate Education and must submit an online application for admission, including requirements on English proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English (regardless of where they may now reside) must provide proof of English proficiency.

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