Elementary Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ,BAE
Education, Science, Teacher, children, math, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), teaching
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Prepare to educate learners in grades K-8. Coursework paired with internships and residencies will allow you to obtain teacher certification after graduation and start a career in a high-demand specialty in education.
The BAE program in elementary education with a concentration in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, collectively referred to as STEM, prepares students for certification in grades K-8 in the state of Arizona. This program includes coursework designed for students looking to advance their skills in STEM disciplines and wishing to learn techniques to effectively engage learners.
The program equips prospective educators with the specialized STEM knowledge they need to solve challenging problems and apply critical thinking skills. The elementary education STEM program offers students a firm grounding in the language, current research and best practices in STEM education.
Extensive professional experiences are built into this program to prepare students to enter the teaching profession after graduation. Graduates will complete internships prior to a full-time teaching residency. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has developed a distinctive approach to teacher-preparation, which includes student participation in internships and residencies while receiving guidance and support from faculty members and highly qualified certified teachers. Professional experiences are designed to prepare graduates to work with mutually supportive colleagues to address the academic and social-emotional needs of learners.
Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-8, and an endorsement in Structured English Immersion, preK-12, from the Arizona Department of Education. In order to teach in an Arizona public school, graduates must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.
- College/school:
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or MAT 117 College Algebra or MAT 170 Precalculus - Math intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Future educators must learn to create inclusive and inspiring learning environments and they can do this by expanding their horizons. Through study abroad, they can explore how schooling works in countries that are leaders in education, and they can conduct comparative research. Students can make a difference in a community by volunteering at schools and engaging in local educational programs through service-learning opportunities. Students may explore over 300 program options on the Global Education Office website.
Graduates of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College are highly sought teachers in public, charter and private education institutions. Many graduates with degrees in elementary education also work at community organizations serving children and youth.
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