Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree with a Concentration in STEM Education
Address STEM education needs in YOUR community
The Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in STEM Education program focuses on advancing professional knowledge and skills in STEM education, such as STEM curriculum theory, design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation. Our graduates will be able to address community STEM education requirements through needs-based intervention experiences.
Learning Model
Online
Credit Hours
36 credits
Maximum Transfer Hours
6 credit hours
From qualifying Master’s program
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
Our master’s concentration in STEM Education is flexible, offering 15-week and 8-week online classes for spring and fall terms. The degree plan allows students to take math and science courses from the Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences as well as other courses offered by other tracks (in the department of Curriculum & Instruction) and programs (in the College of Education).
Key Courses
ESTM 5373: Designing Project Based Learning in STEM Education
Introduces interdisciplinary pedagogies, technological tools, instructional strategies, and appropriate assessments for designing and developing project-enhanced environments in STEM classrooms.
ESTM 5374: Engineering Design Processes in STEM Education
Explores the use of engineering to promote STEM K-12 education learning with a focus on current research and best practices in engineering education pedagogies.
ESTM 5376: Teacher Leadership and Advocacy in STEM Education (8 week)
Provides students opportunities to garner and apply knowledge, skills, and dispositions in K-12 STEM teacher leadership and subsequent advocacy activities.
ESTM 5377: Technology in STEM Education
Explores the use of technology to promote STEM learning with a focus on current research.
Why STEM Education?
Integrative-Innovation
Success in integrating STEM relies upon identifying cross-disciplinary connections, embedding opportunities for critical thinking, and the effective use of technology. Our graduates are able to shape STEM curriculum and instructional practices to inspire the next generation of STEM thinkers.
Community-Focused
STEM learning continues outside of the classroom; there are rich resources for student and family learning within the STEM ecosystem. Our graduates are able to create unique hands-on experiences through authentic partnerships for the mutual benefit of their communities.
Teacher-Leader
Teacher-leaders collaborate and build trust with colleagues, administrators, families, and industry to improve STEM learning outcomes. Our graduates are able to champion innovation by leading interdisciplinary teams, broaden their impact through advocacy, and measure the impact of their efforts.
Grow your knowledge and skills in STEM Education with a Master’s in C&I
- Build Your Professional Credibility. Teachers with master’s degrees demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession. Their advanced knowledge and skills facilitate their influence in schools, such as shaping school policies, mentoring peers, and advocating for change.
- Adapt to the Changing Landscape of Education. Teachers with master’s degrees are better able to adapt and lead in changing educational environments, such as the incorporation of new technologies, meeting new and emerging student needs, and addressing updated content standards.
- Connect your Classroom to the Community. Teachers with master’s degrees design innovative STEM curricula that connect students’ classroom learning to industry needs as well as community-based issues and challenges, such as Project Based Learning (PBL), Problem Based Learning (PrBL), and Place Based Education (PBE).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start your journey with Texas Tech today and unlock a flexible, career-focused education tailored to your needs. Have questions? We’re here to help!
Meet the program faculty
College of Education
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Email
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