Concentration Area
Elementary STEM
Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
This 30-credit hour online program is intended for the licensed* K-6 teacher interested in STEM. It is designed to provide the graduate student with coursework including educational foundations and all areas of STEM, with opportunities for customization of the program through STEM electives.
* This program does not lead to a teaching license.
Graduates from this program will develop their:
- content knowledge in STEM fields for grades K-6
- awareness of current trends and opportunities in STEM fields for grades K-6
- teaching skills in STEM fields that engage students in investigation and critical thinking
- coaching and leadership skills in order to support teachers
ESU began offering the instructional specialist-elementary STEM concentration in Fall 2014. While the position of STEM education coordinator did not exist until recently, they are now hired by schools, universities, companies, and not-for-profits.
To learn more about the Elementary Content concentration, contact Dr. Tiffany Hill or Dr. Sara Schwerdtfeger at 620-341-5445.
The Elementary Content concentration is also available in Olathe to Olathe teachers. Please contact Dr. Ann Addison, 913-780-7006, to learn more.
Program of Study
Introductory Core Courses (15 hours)
|
EL 751 |
Application of Developmental Theories |
3 hrs |
|
EL 810 |
Information Literacy |
3 hrs |
|
EL 725 |
Differentiating Instruction |
2 hrs |
EL 854 |
Action Research in the Classroom |
3 hrs |
|
EL 828 |
Instructional Leadership and Coaching |
2 hrs |
|
EL 829 |
Leadership and Coaching Practicum |
2 hrs |
Elementary STEM Concentration (15 hours)
| EL 803 | Best Practices in Elementary Science | 3 hrs |
| EL 726 | Elementary Engineering and Robotics | 3 hrs |
| EL 740 | STEM Concepts Through Fiction and Non-Fiction | 3 hrs |
| EL 784 | Trends in Elementary STEM Education | 3 hrs |
| EL 802 | Best Practices in Elementary Mathematics | 3 hrs |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS = 30 hours