Drake offers a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) endorsement at the elementary and secondary level, as well as a professional strand. These endorsements build upon our existing high quality math and science education courses. These courses will provide students with additional tools to meet the expectations of the Next Generation Science Standards & the Mathematics Common Core.
Drake offers the STEM endorsements at the elementary and secondary level, as well as a professional strand option.
Endorsement Specifications
For teachers with an elementary classroom endorsement
Requires 15 credit hours in science
Requires 15 credit hours in math to include coursework in computer programming
Requires 9 credit hours in STEM curriculum and methods:
Completion of STEM field experience
K-8 Stem Specifications
Course
Description
Credits
Semester
STEM 120/220
Methods of Engineering & Technological Design
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2014
STEM 174/274
Inquiry & the Natures of Science, Technology, and Engineering
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2015
EDUC 199/299
Mathematical Practices
3.0
Spring of Even Years
For teachers with a 5-12 science or mathematics endorsement
Requires 15 credit hours in science
Requires 15 credit hours in math to include coursework in computer programming
Requires 9 credit hours in STEM curriculum and methods:
Completion of STEM field experience
5-8 Stem Specifications
Course
Description
Credits
Semester
STEM 120/220
Methods of Engineering & Technological Design
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2014
STEM 174/274
Inquiry & the Natures of Science, Technology, and Engineering
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2015
EDUC 199/299
Mathematical Practices
3.0
Spring of Even Years
For teachers with a 5-12 science or mathematics endorsement
Must hold or working towards a master's degree from an accredited institution
Completion of STEM field experience
Courses include:
K-12 Stem Specialist Specifications
Course
Description
Credits
Semester
STEM 220
Methods of Engineering & Technological Design
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2014
STEM 274
Inquiry & the Natures of Science, Technology, and Engineering
3.0
Every Third Semester starting Spring 2015
EDUC 289
Managing School Wide Change through Coaching
3.0
Summer Semester
EDUC 299
Mathematical Practices
3.0
Spring of Even Years
Program Options
The STEM Endorsement is available in combination with the following degree programs:
Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; therefore, it is requested that all materials be submitted approximately 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
In order to begin the application process, please select the apply link below. This link will provide you application requirements. Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.