Overview

This flexible, hybrid two-year STEM Education program at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt integrates credentialing with advanced coursework and an action research project, empowering students to become teacher-leaders and STEM advocates in their communities.

With multiple elective pathways and fully online options, it supports diverse professional goals from K–12 classrooms to broader STEM education contexts. In just two years, you will earn both a credential and an M.A.

Why this program

A learning community - the program functions as a professional learning community, enabling students to develop lasting professional networks that are also linked to retention in stem teaching careers.
Hybrid program - the hybrid program provides various amounts of flexibility in different program tracts. All the core courses will be offered either online or hy-flex, where learners can attend either in person or online.
Teaching & research experience - you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience while completing a capstone action research project, building both practical skills and leadership capacity in stem education.

Careers

The M.A in STEM Education equips students with the specialized pedagogical knowledge, research experience, and leadership capacity needed to thrive in today’s changing career landscape.

K-12 STEM Teacher
STEM Curriculum Developer
Instructional Coordinator
STEM education Researcher
STEM Program Coordinator
Educational Policy Analyst
Postsecondary Education Administrator
Education Technology Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics
Science
Technology
Engineering
Teaching
Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

hold an acceptable bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or equivalent academic preparation
gpa of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned bachelor's degree
gpa of at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted
be in good standing at the last institution of higher education attended
proof of english language proficiency (waiver policy applies)
3\‑year bachelor's degrees accepted case\‑by\‑case; most bologna\‑compliant degrees accepted as equivalent
an outside foreign credential evaluation (e.g., wes) indicating equivalence to a u.s. bachelor's degree will be honored
applicants with a prior equivalent u.s. master's may apply only if the new master's is substantially different; similar subject matter will not be admitted
master's applicants must satisfy admission requirements from both the academic department and international admissions

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8548 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8548 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why this program

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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