STEM Education with a concentration in Math and Science Education, MA
Introduction
Math-science educators are in high demand. CU Denver recognizes this shortage and prepares teachers to effectively guide today's learners. Math-science teachers need expertise in understanding STEM learning and highly effective assessment and teaching practices. CU Denver's MA in STEM Education with a concentration in math-science education prepares you to be a leading educator at the forefront of this field.
Program Requirements
This degree plan does not include a license or an endorsement.
This degree has both on-campus and online course options. Online courses are 100% online only. Hybrid courses are available to distance students. Distance students participate via video conference in hybrid courses and local students attend face to face sessions. Therefore, the program may be completed with online courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Mathematics Education (MTED) on campus or online core | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Theories Of Mathematics Learning | ||
| Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice | ||
| Critique Of Mathematics Education Research | ||
| Developmental Pathways In Students' Mathematical Thinking | ||
| A World of (Different) Numbers: Quantity and Operation | ||
| Expanding Conceptions of Algebra | ||
| Geometrical Ways Of Reasoning | ||
| (Re)Humanizing the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics | ||
| Science Education (SCED) on campus or online core | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Equity & Culture in Science Education: Local/Global | ||
| The Nature of Science | ||
| Issues and Trends in Science Education | ||
| Science and Math Curriculum Studies | ||
| Thematic Course Categories | ||
| In consultation and with approval from your faculty advisor, select five courses from the Thematic Course Categories to customize your learning: https://education.ucdenver.edu/academic-services/student-resources/thematic-course-categories | ||
| Course 1 | 3 | |
| Course 2 | 3 | |
| Course 3 | 3 | |
| Course 4 | 3 | |
| Course 5 | 3 | |
| Research Course | ||
| RSEM ___ 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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To be decided by student and Faculty Advisor.
Capstone Project
The Capstone project fulfills the COMPS requirement for the MA Degree. The Capstone Project is completed in your final core course.The Capstone project should extend beyond your graduate coursework. The project can be on a topic of your choosing. Prior to beginning the project, get your advisor’s approval for your project topic. The project can take many forms. Most typically, students submit a written paper as a final product. Yet, we are open to a range of possibilities. We recommend that the project be something that helps to further your learning and growth in your practice of teaching students. We intentionally provide a broad range of possibilities for final projects, so that we can best tailor the projects to students’ learning and growth goals.
Program Requirements and Courses
To complete the STEM Education program and earn a master's degree, students must complete the appropriate course work as outlined above. All courses require a grade of B- or better and a 3.0 minimum GPA is required for graduation.
Planning
Students take 1-2 courses per semester. Core courses are offered one per semester on a rotating basis.
Active Status
Students must complete their programs within seven years, maintaining a GPA of 3.0. Students typically take four courses each calendar year. Failure to enroll over three contiguous semesters will result in a requirement to submit readmission materials.