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This cutting-edge interdisciplinary major not only prepares you to teach the next generation of innovators, it provides the specialized training necessary to earn your state STEM teaching license.
A result of a unique partnership between the schools of Education and Social Policy and Science and Engineering, the STEM education major is only open to education majors as a double-major towards licensure in early-childhood education, elementary education and/or moderate disabilities.
Merrimack is a proud co-sponsor of the Northeast STEM network.
In the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education program, you will:
Through hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll develop your education philosophy, create a portfolio and hone your classroom-management skills during your pre-practicum and practicum student-teaching. It’s your chance to take what you’ve learned at Merrimack and apply it at one of the primary, elementary, middle or junior high schools in the area.
Upon successful completion of the STEM program, you’ll be well equipped to teach science, technology, engineering and math in the classroom. Positions may include:
STEM Education: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary major that prepares students to be competent and effective teachers across the areas of math and science. The program helps future teachers understand the process of science and provides the foundation for teaching the “big ideas,” the beauty, and logic of the natural world. The program provides key courses within the School of Science and Engineering as well as thematic courses on the processes of scientific literacy and the teaching of scientific knowledge.
STEM Education is only open to students as a co-major with Education who are seeking licensure in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2), Elementary Education (1-6), or Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8). Students are expected to successfully complete the required MTELs for licensure.
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the STEM Education program, these courses may change.
STEM Foundational Courses (complete six, as outlined below)
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STEM Electives (choose 3)
Tailor your academic experience by selecting three electives in the following Science and Engineering departments:
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STEM Practicum and Capstone
The STEM capstone or STEM practicum are additional field experience opportunities. If pursuing licensure, students will also complete a practicum in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Moderate Disabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor.
STM 3000 | STEM Capstone |
STM 4000 | STEM Practicum, plus seminar |
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