MEd Advanced Studies in STEM Education
Upcoming Infosession
- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 10/24/2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm — Virtual
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 11/16/2023, 7:00pm - 8:00pm — Virtual
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!- Register: Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) Information Session — 12/5/2023, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to learn about the ASTL M.Ed. program for practicing educators. Program faculty will be on hand to answer your questions! Application fee will be waived for those who attend a fall 2023 information session!
Upcoming Event
STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.
Mason’s Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) STEM concentration is designed to empower educators to spark a love of learning in their students by using research-based, progressive practices for teaching science, technology, engineering, and math in the classroom.
This concentration provides advanced professional development for practicing elementary, middle, or high school science teachers.
Benefits of the ASTL STEM Concentration
- Deepen your knowledge of pedagogy in STEM so you can bring an exciting, cutting-edge curriculum to your students and schools.
- Grow your career with the advantages of a master’s degree, including the possibility of increased pay and the opportunity to be a curriculum leader in your school.
- Aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the courses help teachers think and practice with the same level of reflection and skill as Board-certified educators.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- EDUC 606: Education and Culture (3 credits)
- EDUC 612: Inquiry into Practice (2 credits)
- EDUC 613: How Students Learn (3 credits)
- EDUC 614: Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning (2 credits)
- EDUC 615: Educational Change (2 credits)
Concentration Courses (18 credits)
- EDCI 660: Integrated STEM Teaching (3 credits)
In consultation with advisor, choose an additional 5 courses (15 credits) from among the following, with the goal of selecting at least one course from each area: