Overview

Teaching strategies, classroom management techniques and methods of curriculum planning are at the heart of this master’s degree in STEM education.

The Secondary STEM Education master’s degree from Grand Canyon University is designed for teaching candidates in Nevada who are working on an Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL). Nevada teachers continue working in the classroom and take classes online to complete this master’s program. Upon graduation of this master’s degree of STEM education, teachers are eligible for a standard teaching license in Nevada.

Key Facts

The MEd in Secondary STEM Education program lets teachers work and also attend school. While working under the ARL, teachers in Nevada need to seek programs that lead them toward standard licensing. This master’s in STEM education program at GCU helps working teachers in Nevada keep doing their jobs while also earning an advanced degree.

STEM teachers are a growing need and exceptionally sought after as more students are looking to enter careers in the fast-growing STEM fields of the 21st century. Teachers who earn their MEd in Secondary STEM Education will help in preparing the future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

Careers

The master’s degree in secondary STEM education ensures that graduates in Nevada can apply for standard teacher licensure to teach in science, technology, engineering and math classrooms in grades 6-12. This career path can and will impact the future in big ways as more students look toward STEM careers for their own futures. As a graduate of this STEM master’s you might end up teaching:

Biology

Physics

Math

General and AP STEM courses

With the experience that comes with a master’s degree in STEM education, you can contribute to your school in many ways. Some STEM education degree holders go on to:

Start makerspaces

Sponsor robotics clubs

Partner with local health organizations to promote student internships

Host STEM fairs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current trends in education

Classroom management techniques

Methods of curriculum planning

Adolescent development (cognitive and socioemotional)

Tips for motivating adolescents

STEM content teaching strategies

Methods for working with English language learners

Special education process and requirements

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

44 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Teaching STEM Education Secondary Education View 166 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

500

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate applicants may be accepted at GCU with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

All students must submit baccalaureate bearing college transcripts to meet the admission requirements of the University.

Additionally, if students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have a test score that meets admissions requirements, students will be eligible for full admission. If both the degree-bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admissions requirements, students may be eligible to be admitted based on the Standards for Admission with Specification.

Tuition Fees

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26620 USD / year

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26620 USD / year

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