Earn Your Elementary STEM Education Emphasis From GCU
In education, STEM college and career readiness begins in elementary and middle schools where teachers are knowledgeable about STEM and passionate about making a difference in a child’s life and the future of our country. Starting students with STEM education in elementary school can improve their overall outcomes.1 You will be taught how to integrate STEM into the classroom with an interdisciplinary approach, promoting problem solving and creativity through inquiry and project-based, hands-on learning for elementary learners.
This program further connects you to opportunities (such as elementary education field experiences) to apply concepts, theories and research. Field experiences guide you through 130 hours of observational and practice-based learning. For further teacher-candidate experience, you’ll also complete a 15-week student teaching component. These STEM teacher courses can prepare you to move into the next steps.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible to work toward obtaining your elementary education teaching license. Be sure to check the specific licensing requirements in the state you wish to teach.
