STEM Education and Equity

This concentration offers both an M.A. and M.Ed. option. The M.Ed. concentration is designed for educators, leaders, and researchers who are interested in reshaping educational experiences and opportunities via Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) access and equity. Those who pursue the STEM Education and Equity concentration should be interested in broadening participation, increasing access, and improving outcomes of minoritized students in STEM fields. This concentration will provide its students with the theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become expert researchers, educators, and thought leaders who will advance educational theory, justice, research, and practice aimed at promoting equity in STEM education.

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Curriculum

Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 units. After completing the coursework, MED students will complete a final analytical report that addresses a specific concern or issue regarding equity in STEM PK-20+ education, and MA students complete a thesis or written comprehensive examination.

  This program is available for Summer admission only.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Career Opportunities

Graduate from this program could pursue careers in:

Educational Researchers
STEM Education Directors
Teacher/Lecturer in STEM Education
Science and Math Curriculum Developer

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