Degree Information
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The Specialist in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in STEM Education, offered in a hybrid format, prepares students for the practical applications of teaching STEM in classrooms. Through this program, students receive a unique combination of resources in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the Millard Oakley STEM Center. Students have access to labs and facilities dedicated to the teaching and learning of those essential STEM subjects, as well as unprecedented university faculty resources in education, the sciences, engineering, and math.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist in Education program (licensure, non-licensure, and post-baccalaureate) are required to have:
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- GPA: at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a graduate-level degree program from an accredited institution
- References: contact information for three references (name and email)
Requirements for Provisional Standing:
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- Provisional standing may be requested by departmental evaluation when the graduate GPA is lower than 3.0. Teacher licensure standards may require a separate minimum GPA for licensure.
- To advance from provisional to full admission, a student must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA on the first nine (9) hours of graduate study.
International candidates are required to demonstrate competency in spoken and written English by taking appropriate standardized tests. See accepted standardized tests and minimum required scores »
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