STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Education M.Ed. Area of Interest

In a world increasingly shaped by technology and innovation, STEM education is essential for preparing students to succeed. Our STEM coursework equips educators with practical tools to integrate STEM concepts across the curriculum, create interdisciplinary real-world learning experiences, and inspire the next generation of thinkers and problem-solvers while making a meaningful impact in DFW's growing STEM community.

Explore. Design. Solve.

Explore New Horizons

Dive deep into the ever-evolving fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through our advanced courses, you will explore cutting-edge instructional strategies and emerging technologies, and by broadening your expertise, you’ll inspire students to engage with complex concepts and foster a culture of curiosity in the classroom.

Design Transformative Learning Experiences

With specialized STEM knowledge, you can design innovative curricula and hands-on activities that make learning dynamic and relevant. This degree emphasizes creativity in integrating technology and inquiry-based learning, ensuring that students gain practical skills for real-world applications. As a leader in STEM education, you’ll craft environments where students can experiment, collaborate, and thrive in their academic pursuits.

Solve Tomorrow’s Challenges Today

STEM education prepares students for the future, and as a STEM-focused educator, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of problem-solvers. A Master’s degree equips you with the tools to address critical gaps in education, promote equity in STEM fields, and implement solutions that prepare students for high-demand careers. By mastering data-driven teaching approaches and critical thinking frameworks, you’ll be at the forefront of educational transformation.

“STEM integration allows students to draw on multiple disciplines to solve real world problems.”

Timeline and Structure

Students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Area of Interest will take a series of four graduate courses focusing on integrated STEM Education as a part of the 36-credit hour degree.

  • The Science of Learning and STEM (3 credit hours): This course introduces learning sciences and STEM learning environment design, covering expertise development, formal and informal STEM settings, effective instruction, maker-based learning, and technology integration through discussions and hands-on investigations.
  • Designing and Making in STEM Education (3 credit hours): This course focuses on developing STEM classroom activities that promote designing and making, exploring the link between these activities and K-12 STEM learning, investigating design challenges, and outlining school-based maker spaces through discussions and design experiences.
  • Coding for Teachers (3 credit hours): This course introduces fundamental coding and technology skills for STEM education. It covers block programming, object-oriented scripting, and app development through hands-on tutorials and programming assignments, culminating in an instructional design project.
  • Community-天美传媒ed STEM Integration (3 credit hours): This practicum-style course involves extended investigations of classroom practices in STEM. Students choose a community-related STEM topic for their project and explore its application in K-12 classroom instruction.