Program Description
The integrative STEM education K-12 endorsement program is designed for certified teachers and other educators who are seeking to gain valuable skills in STEM education. This is a stand-alone credential. Upon completion of this program, candidates who hold a Pennsylvania Level I or II teaching certificate can apply to add the STEM Education PreK-12 Endorsement to their existing teaching certificate.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Diane Fine
Delivery Mode
Global Online (100% online delivery)
Accreditation
Cal U's teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In addition, Cal U education programs have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| EDE 750 Foundations of Integrative STEM Education K-12 | 3 |
| EDE 753 Integrative STEM Pedagogy and Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDE 754 Creating Innovative Measures of Learning for Integrative STEM Learning Communities | 3 |
| EDE 769 Integrative Project in STEM Education | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Clearances
Pennsylvania Act 24, 31, 34, 114 and 151 clearances (or appropriate clearances for non-Pennsylvania residents) are required for field-based course registration but not admission. Applicants may be admitted to the program but will not be able to register for field-based courses until all of the up-to-date clearances are submitted.
Program Webpage
www.calu.edu/academics/online-programs/stem-teacher-education/index.htm