Education Specialist in STEM Education

Florida Institute of Technology

STEM'' education-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-addresses education policy and curriculum choices in schools from K-12 through college to improve competitiveness in technology development. These subjects have often been taught in isolation in STEM education, they are taught as an integrated curriculum instead.The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in STEM Education is designed for those who seek to further develop competencies in a selected area of STEM education (e.g., science education, mathematics education, educational technology). It includes graduate coursework in content and in educational theory and practice relevant to the student's specialization, and resembles a Master’s plus 30 program for teachers in other states.This EdS program is open to students who have completed a Master’s degree in a STEM or related education field. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have some teaching experience. In addition:This Master’s degree is designed to build upon prior knowledge and experience, both broadening and deepening it.This program assumes that students are motivated by and focused on their professional development and career path.All Education courses in this program engage students in projects that allow them to explore interests, as well as require them to expand, integrate, and apply their course material.

College of Engineering and Science