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Program Overview
Drake’s Master of Science in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is focused on helping teachers become even better teachers.
The MSE in STEM engages K-12 teachers with fundamental STEM content and teaching strategies. The research-based Drake approach produces measurably better instruction related to math and science teaching, preparing teachers to engage students around STEM topics in effective, innovative, and integrated ways.
Program Requirements
The program requires 32 credits focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content and pedagogy.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| STEM 210 | INTEGRATED SCIENCE I | 3 |
| STEM 235 | MATHEMATICAL PRACTICES | 3 |
| STEM 245 | EQUITY IN MATH TEACHING AND LEARNING | 3 |
| STEM 274 | SCIENCE METHODS AND NATURE OF SCIENCE | 3 |
| STEM 210 | INTEGRATED SCIENCE I | 3 |
| STEM 211 | INTEGRATED SCIENCE II | 3 |
| STEM 215 | ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY - ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| STEM 225 | MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| CS 195 | SELECTED TOPICS | 3 |
| EDUC 289 | MANAGING SCHOOL-WIDE CHANGE THROUGH COACHING | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Electives are chosen depending upon candidate experience. Advisor-approved substitutions will be accepted.
Admission
Admittance to the STEM graduate program requires successful completion of a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a teaching license. Individuals that do not meet the GPA requirement should contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admission for further information.
Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; please have all materials submitted 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
For more details, contact the Coordinator of Graduate Admission (soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552) or visit the STEM application web site.