K-12 STEM Education Advocacy Research (Advanced) - Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate Program Description
This graduate certificate will focus on the structures and policies that dictate K-12 STEM education and how to lead in fostering change to systemically improve K-12 STEM education. Graduates of this certificate will learn about K-12 STEM education policy, develop and implement interventions, and research the efficacy of the implemented interventions to impact STEM education at scale. The objectives of the graduate certificate will be to prepare community-engaged STEM education researchers to navigate political and policy systems of K-12 STEM education by addressing the following:
- Explore the historical trends of education policy with a focus on STEM.
- Develop, implement, and research a community-based scholarship intervention.
- Generate new knowledge about policy design and implementation.
- Analyze policy and assessment implications in STEM education.
Who may apply for the Graduate Certificate in K-12 STEM Education Advocacy Research?
This graduate certificate is an excellent opportunity for any current or prospective doctorate level student in C&I who wants to address issues of STEM education advocacy and policy through research and community-based scholarship – especially prospective students who are working or plan to work in and/or for district/state-level leadership, non-profit organizations, policymakers, and/or government agencies.
These courses would apply to the Ph.D. in C&I, STEM emphasis degree plan as the three required track emphasis courses and two required elective courses. The remaining hours would be the three required C&I core courses, six required methodology courses, and 12.0 hours of EDCI 8000 (dissertation).
When are the Graduate Certificate courses available?
| Certificate Courses | Fall (8 Week) |
Spring (8 Week) |
Full Summer (10 Week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDLD 6001 | ❌ | ||
| ESTM 6375 | ❌ | ||
| ESTM 6374 | ❌ | ||
| ESTM 6371 | ❌ | ||
| ESTM 6380 | ❌ |
What are 8 Week and 10 Week courses?
- 8-week courses cover the same material as a traditional 15-week class, but in 1/2 the time. They are only offered in fall and spring terms.
- 10-week courses are full summer courses cover the same material as a traditional 15-week class, but in 2/3 the time. They are only offered in summer.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts from degree-awarding institutions
- Application Fee
Visit the Graduate Application Process page for more information.
Financial Aid
Scholarships and assistantships for doctoral students are available through the office of graduate education and research in the College of Education. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Tuition & Fees
Use the Tuition Estimator to estimate your costs.
Special Note
To graduate with the graduate certificate, you must apply to graduate in the final semester of your program of study. If you are taking the graduate certificate along with master’s or Ph.D., you must apply to graduate for both.
To apply to graduate:
- Log into Raiderlink
- Click the MyTech Tab
- Under Action Items, click on Graduate Students: Apply for Graduation and follow the directions.
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