Sixth-Year Degree in STEAM Education
Through this program, you will:
- Expand your knowledge of pedagogy and leadership principles as related to science, technology, engineering, the arts and math
- Become a practitioner of and advocate for the application of STEAM in response to educational practices and challenges
- Deepen your knowledge of and appreciation for the political, economic, and social forces that influence the decisions of teacher leaders
You’ll take a deep dive into standards, develop your inquiry and classroom practices, learn pedagogical techniques and increase your knowledge in each of the STEAM disciplines, and tackle project-based learning and engineering design in hands-on projects.
To tailor your degree further, you can choose either the STEAM track or the Computer Science track, which positions candidates to gain a cross endorsement in Computer Science in the State of Connecticut.
Candidates who have completed their 092 at SHU can apply those credits towards the 33 credit Sixth-Year Degree in STEAM Leadership. Reach out to graduate admissions or the College of Education & Human Development.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Designed for full-time, working educators
- Become a more talented and innovative STEAM educator for students from elementary through high school
- Prepare yourself for career advancement and a pay increase in the public school system
- Build knowledge for even further graduate study, such as administrative certification and/or a doctoral degree
- The first program of its kind in Connecticut
- Can be completed in one year, or part-time in two years
Degree Requirements
Computer Science Education Unique Endorsement Track Requirements
This track will offer two mini tracks, one for Elementary Educators and one for Secondary Educators.
Elementary - EDCS 503, EDCS 505, EDCS 507
Secondary - EDCS 504, EDCS 506, EDCS 508
STEAM Track Requirements
| EDST 602 | Inquiry and Classroom Practices | 3 |
| EDST 608 | Issues in STEAM Education | 3 |
| EDST 607 | Field Based Experiences in STEAM Ed | 3 |
Required Courses - 21 credits
Additional coursework will be determined by the track the candidate chooses.
| EDST 601 | Deep Dive into STEAM Standards | 3 |
| EDST 603 | Problems and Solutions in the Designed World | 3 |
| EDST 609 | STEAM Education Mentorship I | 1.5 |
| EDCS 501 | Computing Systems and Networks | 3 |
| EDST 604 | The Arts in STEAM | 3.0 |
| EDST 605 | Investigating Math Deeply in STEAM Ed | 3 |
| EDST 606 | Crossing Boundaries in Science | 3 |
| EDST 610 | STEAM Education Mentorship II | 1.5 |