Introduction

CU Denver's STEM Education MA with a concentration in science education prepares licensed practicing teachers to think critically about the nature of science education from a research oriented perspective. Graduates of this program are positioned to be leaders in their communities, and in diverse schools.

Program Requirements

This degree plan does not include a license or an endorsement.

This degree has both on-campus and online options. Online options 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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
SCED 5340	Equity & Culture in Science Education: Local/Global	3
SCED 5500	The Nature of Science	3
SCED 5350	Issues and Trends in Science Education	3
STME 6110	Science and Math Curriculum Studies	3
Choose another 5 courses (15 credit hours) of graduate-level SCED coursework (5000-level or higher) or any other graduate-level School of Education & Human Development course with Faculty Advisor approval.		15
Research Course
RSEM ___ 1		3
Total Hours		30

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To be decided by student with Faculty Advisor

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.