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Overview
About the Program
The Curriculum and Instruction - STEM Education program of the University of Houston is a partnership between the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the UH College of Education.
- Length of master's program: 14 months
- Degree received: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a STEM emphasis
- Instruction model: hybrid online and face-to-face classes, conducive to a working teacher’s schedule
Programme Structure
Courses and coaching will focus on topics such as:
- Understanding the significance of students’ cultural and educational experiences to inform STEM teaching and learning
- Developing teacher leadership skills
- The roles of technology and inquiry-based instruction in STEM education; and
- Engineering design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 73
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Instructional Design View 362 other Masters in Instructional Design in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 73
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be a certified Texas teacher in secondary math or science.
- Have three years of teaching experience in math or science.
- Work in a high-need school district.
- Commit to conducting professional development at their campuses for four years after graduation.
- Have strong content knowledge, a passion for STEM education and an interest in culturally responsive teaching.
- Be U.S. citizens or nationals, or permanent resident aliens.
- Official transcripts
- Names and email addresses of three individuals who will complete an online reference form
- GRE scores: The GRE is waived. There are no waiver requirements and all applicants are granted the waiver for the terms listed. For spring and beyond the GRE is waived but a GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4-point scale) OR a master’s degree is required.
- Write a personal statement about your goals and teaching philosophy.
- Complete an interview if requested.
Tuition Fee
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International
29910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 997 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
29910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 997 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
14670 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 489 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Houston
1067 - 1950 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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