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Master of Science in STEM Education

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Develop the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, and communicate research that shapes the future of STEM education. The Master of Science (M.S.) in STEM Education program engages you in contemporary educational theories, evidence-based practices, and hands-on research experiences, preparing you to become a scholar and leader in your field.

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Engineering and Technology Education

We prepare the next generation of leaders in Engineering and Technology Education to serve as master teachers, program directors, and other leadership positions in schools (K-16) and informal educational settings.

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Mathematics and Statistics Education

We prepare master’s degree-seeking students for positions of instructional leadership in Mathematics Education as master teachers of mathematics in middle grades (6-9), high school (9-12), or post-secondary institutions such as community colleges.

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Science Education

We prepare master’s degree-seeking students for positions of instructional leadership in both formal and informal education settings. This could be as a master teacher, STEM coordinator, or another leadership role in a secondary school, as a teacher at a community college, an education professional at a museum or aquarium, or in another professional position such as the state Department of Public Instruction. 

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