STEM Education (M.A.)
About the STEM Education (M.A.) Graduate Program
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STEM Education Graduate Program Details
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Evening courses; summer, fall, and spring
Credits Required
37
Time Commitment
.5 to 2.5 years
Cost
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
$780/credit
Fees
2025-2026 Academic Year
$490/semester (full-time students)
$165/semester (part-time students)
Ways to Save
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Fall: March 1 (priority), June 15 (regular), August 1 (final)
Spring: November 1 (priority), December 15 (regular), January 6 (final)
Summer: March 1 (regular), April 1 (final)
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Empowering Future STEM EducatorsÂ
The STEM Master’s Program at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ provides a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary approach to STEM education. With flexible tracks, hands-on experiential learning, and strong industry partnerships, the program equips future STEM leaders with technology-driven teaching strategies, research-based pedagogy, and policy advocacy skills, ensuring graduates are prepared for high-impact careers in STEM education.
STEM Education Degree Requirements
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT - 37 CREDITS (10 COURSES)
General Requirements - 37 Credits (10 courses)
- STEM 502: Advanced Integration of STEM, Coding, and Robotics in the Classroom (4 credits)
- STEM 500: Advanced Classroom Applications of Technology (4 credits)
- MME 501: Mathematical Foundations and Problem-Solving Strategies (3 credits)
- STEM 511: Advanced STEM Robotics Explorations (4 credits)
- STEM 505: Food Science for Educators and Lab (4 credits)
- STEM 506: STEM Education Policy, Advocacy, and Research (3 credits)
- STEM 507: Playful Makers: Advancing STEM Education Through Makerspaces and 3D Printing (4 credits)
- STEM 600: Bridging STEM Theory & Practice: STEM Education Internship (4 credits)
- STEM 601: Leading STEM Change: Curriculum & Professional Development (3 credits)
- STEM 603: A Journey of Discovery: The STEM Education Capstone (4 credits)
STEM Education Graduate Program ObjectivesÂ
Build Expert STEM Educators: Gain advanced skills to bring integrated STEM strategies to life in your classroom
Collaborate for Impact: Team up with local industries and community orgs to strengthen STEM learning beyond school walls
Lead with Inclusion: Design culturally responsive STEM curricula and lead outreach initiatives that truly connect with diverse learners
Teach with Tomorrow’s Tech: Learn how to integrate AI, robotics, and coding into your instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
Distinctive Features of the STEM Education Graduate ProgramÂ
Internships & Fieldwork: Get out of the classroom and into real-world STEM settings — from K-12 schools to STEM orgs and industry-led projects
Makerspaces & Robotics Labs: Dive into hands-on fun with 3D printing, coding, and robotics to bring STEM learning to life
Community-Based Learning: Team up with local schools, museums, and orgs to launch STEM outreach that makes a difference
Industry Partnerships: Work side-by-side with STEM pros and researchers to apply your skills in real-world environments
Capstone Project: Bring it all together with a final project that lets you design and lead your own innovative STEM education initiative
STEM Education Graduate Program Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in STEM Education degree program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (4+1/2 students must be enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate program.)
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for Â鶹ɫÇéƬ students.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of Â鶹ɫÇéƬ students.
- Letter of Intent (no more than three double-spaced pages) detailing: your interest in the program, career goals, and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ
- Two (2) letters of recommendation attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school.
- If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.
Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.
Documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.
