Sixth-Year Degree in STEAM Education
The Sixth-Year Degree - one of several offered by the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development - is the first STEAM program at this level in the State of Connecticut, filling a much-needed skills gap in the region.
Become an Expert in STEAM Education
Students in this program hone their craft as an educator and gain skills in teaching the STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) to K-12 students in this 30 credit, sixth year program. They position themselves to move into teacher leader roles, to command a higher salary in public school districts, and to continue education further with administrative certification and/or a doctoral degree.
Who is this Degree For?
Designed for full-time working and licensed educators, the Sixth-Year Degree in STEAM Education is ideal for teachers who are interested in exploring the curricular areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), and becoming school or district leaders in those areas.
The courses are offered in a formats designed for working professionals, including on-campus and online to help maintain balance between work, life, and education.
Through this program, students will:
- Expand their knowledge of pedagogy and leadership principles as related to science, technology, engineering, the arts and math
- Become practitioners of and advocates for the application of STEAM in response to educational practices and challenges
- Deepen their knowledge of and appreciation for the political, economic, and social forces that influence the decisions of teacher leaders
Students in this program take a deep dive into standards, developing inquiry and classroom practices, learning pedagogical techniques and increasing knowledge in each of the STEAM disciplines, and tackling project-based learning and engineering design in hands-on projects.
To tailor the degree further, students 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.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Designed for full-time, working educators
- Become a more talented and innovative STEAM educator for students from elementary through high school
- Prepare 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
The Graduate Transfer Credit Policy governs the approval of transfer credits.
Transfer Credit Limit: 6
Minimum Grade Required: B
Degree Requirements
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 |
| EDST 605 | Investigating Math Deeply in STEAM Ed | 3 |
| EDST 606 | Crossing Boundaries in Science | 3 |
| EDST 610 | STEAM Education Mentorship II | 1.5 |
Computer Science Education Unique Endorsement Track Requirements
This track will offer two mini tracks, one for Elementary Educators and one for Secondary Educators.
Elementary Track
Secondary Track