STEM Education, M.Ed.

Program Description

The STEM Education program prepares K-16 teachers to utilize digital resources to foster the innovative engagement of diverse learners associated with integrated science programs such as STEM. The courses offer a holistic overview of historical and current issues and trends impacting integrated science education while cultivating research-based strategies to improve student learning. The courses are designed to provide the educator experience with integrated curriculum utilizing the technological and didactic skill sets required for empowering 21st century learning in a global, digital society.

Program Disclaimer Information 

As part of your coursework, you have the option to complete the National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST) with the National Institute of STEM Education (NISE). The NCST transfers into ACE as two courses, SCI5243** and SCI5263**, for degree completion. 

Important Note: NISE only offers the NCST to individuals located inside the U.S, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Therefore, those located in all other countries are ineligible to complete the National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST) with the National Institute of STEM Education (NISE). 

Program Outcomes

1. Design environments for scientific investigations, fostering integrated STEM curriculum which engages diverse learners and builds the capacity for accessing, evaluating, and utilizing learning resources in authentic problem-solving scenarios that accurately reflect those used by the scientific and engineering community.
2. Utilize theories and standards within a research framework to facilitate scientific inquiry through scaffolding, differentiation, and assessment strategies in the field of integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to identify best practices for engaging learners.
3. Construct a framework for the seamless integration of authentic technology to enhance scientific literacy in a variety of venues, including reading and writing, acquiring and managing information, and communicating ideas effectively.
4. Employ strategies to promote intellectual skill development in selecting testable questions, establishing appropriate variables and controls, choosing the kind of data and method of collecting it, and utilizing appropriate tools to correctly make hypotheses and predictions.
5. Establish environments supporting the capacity for collaborative interactions to promote independence and interdependence which support conflict resolution, self-discipline, time management and team building.
6. Investigate relevant issues and problems and demonstrate evidence-based decision making appropriate for the needs of a global society.
7. Promote personal inquiry as an aspect of developing dynamic relationships between ideas and individuals supporting expectations with the fields of STEM.

Mission Statement

The M.Ed. in STEM Education program prepares committed and involved K-16 teachers to develop innovative learning environments for students. Through systematic problem solving and evidence-based strategies, students become leaders in a technical world.

 

*For students who choose to complete the National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST) with the National Institute of STEM Education (NISE) the total cost of coursework including fees at ACE is $7025. Total cost of the program, including ACE course work and fees and the courses taken with NISE, is $7,650.00. Call 800.531.0864 with any questions. Students will have the option to take two courses (6 credits) of this program through the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and will transfer into ACE for degree completion. 

**Verification of completed National Institute for STEM Education (NISE)/Accelerate Learning (ALI) coursework will be required prior to completion of your final term/course taken at ACE.