STEM for Pre-K- 6th Grade Educators (B.S.)
Effective fall 2023, there will be no admission to the program for both current and prospective students as this program is on administrative hold.
The Bachelor of Science in STEM for Pre-K-6th Grade Educators prepares future educators to integrate, apply, and foster scientific inquiry, technological and engineering design, and mathematical analysis as pedagogical approaches to STEM instruction. Students learn the principles and knowledge needed to educate learners in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a transdisciplinary and applied approach. STEM majors learn inquiry-based instruction and how to integrate this instruction into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world problems. By providing a foundational knowledge of content this degree positions students to work in various educational settings including elementary and middle schools, museums, libraries, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
Effective fall 2023, there will be no admission to the program for both current and prospective students as this program is on administrative hold.
Integrated Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| INSTEM-142 | Discovering STEM | 4 |
| STEM-342 | STEM Explorations I | 4 |
| STEM-442 | STEM Explorations II | 4 |
| INPHYS-201 | Phenomenal Science | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 0-4 | |
| Applied College Algebra | ||
Or pass math competency exam | ||
| Total Credits | 16-20 | |
STEM for Pre-K-6th Grade Educators
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-275 | 4 | |
| MATH-375 | 4 | |
| Select three of the following SCIENCE courses: | 12 | |
| Cells and Molecules | ||
or INBIO-111 | Evolution and Ecology | |
or INBIO-303 | Barely Tolerating Yourself | |
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Planetary Astronomy | ||
| Meteorology | ||
| Environmental Geography | ||
| Engineering Fundamentals | ||
| Earth Cycles & Systems | ||
or INENST-300 | Geoscience Issues and Society | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Teacher Certification
Students selecting this major must meet the requirements for the education major – early childhood development option or elementary education option. Refer to the Educator Preparation section of this catalog for information on these requirements, including courses that are to be included as part of the Integrative Studies Program requirements.
Upon completion of the STEM for Pre-K- 6th Grade Educators students will:
1. apply the vocabulary, foundational theories, and conceptual knowledge that
defines a STEM curriculum.
2. utilize transdisciplinary strategies of inquiry, logical reasoning, and technology
to address collaborative real-world problem solving.
3. support integrative STEM learning using the concepts and principles of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as outlined in national
standards documents.
4. explore pathways for educational and career opportunities in the STEM fields