Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education, GradTeach (MA)
Department website: https://education.utexas.edu/departments/curriculum-instruction/graduate-programs/stem-education
Graduate study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is offered through an interdisciplinary program that combines content preparation with educational research and scholarship, in a setting that fosters and supports tight links to educational practice. The program is anchored by a set of core courses addressing learning, instruction, curriculum, technology, equity, policy, and systemic reform in STEM education, at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Coursework is chosen from departments in the College of Education, Cockrell School of Engineering, and College of Natural Sciences, as well as other appropriate University colleges.
Graduate Handbook
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Admission
Prerequisites for admission to each master’s degree program are a baccalaureate degree and prior coursework in education, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Licensure
This concentration is intended for students seeking certification to teach math or science in high school in the State of Texas as part of their graduate education.
Total Hours Required: 36
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| Hours chosen from: Curriculum and Instruction focused on teacher education | 9 | |
| Supporting Hours chosen from: College of Natural Sciences (requires Graduate advisor approval) | 6 | |
| Choose a sequence below: | 3 | |
| Sequence 1: | ||
Hours chosen from: Curriculum and Instruction focused on teacher education | ||
| Sequence 2: | ||
Supporting Hours chosen from: College of Natural Sciences (requires Graduate advisor approval) | ||
| Major | ||
| Hours chosen from: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education | 18 | |
| Graduate Education Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
A Master’s Thesis is not required.