Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics online
Help students make connections from STEM theories to real-world applications.
Program Overview
Read more about our master's in C&I – STEM degree
Grow your expertise as a STEM educator with the Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics online program at YSU. Taught 100 percent online, this innovative degree program offers you the advanced content knowledge and specialized pedagogy resources you need to design and implement P-12 STEM education programs from the ground up.
This unique online master's program is ideal for practicing teachers who are looking to enhance their classroom instruction or rise to content specialty roles, as well as current school administrators who are aiming to establish more deliberate and comprehensive STEM-focused curricula and instruction within their schools. Additionally, this M.S.Ed. program offers degree qualifications to warrant possible pay increases associated with STEM educator roles.
Learn from expert faculty who specialize in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math and gain a wider understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy to further develop your students' curiosity and capabilities in STEM. Throughout this teacher education program, you will study topics that include brain-based teaching and learning, principles in engineering and technological instruction, proven methods to engage authentic learning, design thinking, and curriculum development.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to teach a progressively evolving STEM curriculum.
As an urban research university, YSU faculty embed learning opportunities to expand your investigative reasoning and critical thinking skills in each course.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
In this online STEM program, you will learn to:
- Apply innovative, relevant and engaging practices to implement STEM education in the P-12 classroom
- Design and implement an inclusive, student-centered, developmentally appropriate inquiry-based approach for the P-12 classroom
- Develop STEM leadership skills to design or improve STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the P-12 classroom
- Empower students to become technologically proficient problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelatedness of science, technology, engineering, and math
- Align STEM education to regional economic development needs, emphasizing innovation
- Apply innovative, relevant and engaging practices to implement STEM education in the P-12 classroom
- Design and implement an inclusive, student-centered, developmentally appropriate inquiry-based approach for the P-12 classroom
- Develop STEM leadership skills to design or improve STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the P-12 classroom
- Empower students to become technologically proficient problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelatedness of science, technology, engineering, and math
- Align STEM education to regional economic development needs, emphasizing innovation
- Apply innovative, relevant and engaging practices to implement STEM education in the P-12 classroom
- Design and implement an inclusive, student-centered, developmentally appropriate inquiry-based approach for the P-12 classroom
- Develop STEM leadership skills to design or improve STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the P-12 classroom
- Empower students to become technologically proficient problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelatedness of science, technology, engineering, and math
- Align STEM education to regional economic development needs, emphasizing innovation
In this online STEM program, you will learn to:
- Apply innovative, relevant and engaging practices to implement STEM education in the P-12 classroom
- Design and implement an inclusive, student-centered, developmentally appropriate inquiry-based approach for the P-12 classroom
- Develop STEM leadership skills to design or improve STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the P-12 classroom
- Empower students to become technologically proficient problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelatedness of science, technology, engineering, and math
- Align STEM education to regional economic development needs, emphasizing innovation
- Apply innovative, relevant and engaging practices to implement STEM education in the P-12 classroom
- Design and implement an inclusive, student-centered, developmentally appropriate inquiry-based approach for the P-12 classroom
- Develop STEM leadership skills to design or improve STEM curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the P-12 classroom
- Empower students to become technologically proficient problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators
- Demonstrate understanding of the interrelatedness of science, technology, engineering, and math
- Align STEM education to regional economic development needs, emphasizing innovation
Nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council
Graduate this online C&I – STEM program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- STEM Instructor
- Curriculum Director
- STEM Educational Specialist
- STEM Instructor
- Curriculum Director
- STEM Educational Specialist
Tuition
Find more details on our affordable tuition
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| M.S.Ed. Teacher Ed – C&I – STEM | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $12,450 | $12,600 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
TaskStream Membership: $50 per year
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and ScholarshipsOne University Plaza
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
Get the important dates for our students
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/29/22 | 8/15/22 | 8/22/22 | 8/24/22 | 8/26/22 | 10/16/22 |
| Fall 2 | 10/24/22 | 10/10/22 | 10/17/22 | 10/19/22 | 10/21/22 | 12/11/22 |
| Spring 1 | 1/9/23 | 12/26/22 | 1/2/23 | 1/4/23 | 1/6/23 | 2/26/23 |
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/27/23 | 3/10/23 | 3/8/23 | 3/3/23 | 4/29/23 |
Admissions
Take a look at the qualifications for our online STEM program
YSU's online M.S.Ed. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Undergraduate Degree
from an accredited university
Professional resume
Online Application
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Teaching License
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related disciplines
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Valid teaching certificate
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate StudiesOne University Plaza
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Gain an edge in our rigorous online curriculum and instruction classes
For the Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – STEM online, you are required to take 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
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