Science, Technology, and Math Pedagogy Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The 12 credit-hour certificate provides competency to teachers for integrating science, technology and mathematics (STEM) content into K-12 education. It applies to practicing elementary, middle and secondary teachers, as well as to those who pursue a master’s in elementary education, secondary education or any STEM field. Learn more at usd.edu/ci.

DELIVERY: Online 

Certificate Requirements - 12 Credit Hours

• ELED 700 - Stem Methods I: History, Foundations, Trends and Issues of Science Technology and Math 3 cr
• or  SEED 700 - Stem Methods I: History, Foundations, Trends and Issues of Science Technology and Math 3 cr

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• ELED 710 - Stem Methods II: Research Literature in Stem Education 3 cr
• or  SEED 710 - Stem Methods II: Research Literature in Stem Education 3 cr

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• ELED 720 - Designing Projects and Environmens in Stem Education 3 cr
• or  SEED 720 - Designing Projects and Environments in Stem Education 3 cr

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• ELED 794 - Internship (M.A.) (C) 2 to 8 cr (3 credits required)
• or  SEED 794 - Internship (M.A.) (C) 1 to 8 cr (3 credits required)

Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Admission test scores*
6. Statement of purpose
7. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. For specific program requirements and submission deadline, visit: catalog.usd.edu.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Division of Curriculum and Instruction
605-658-6639 | ci@usd.edu | usd.edu/ci

Graduate Admissions 
605-658-6200 | gradadmissions@usd.edu  | usd.edu/grad