EDCI 53900 Introduction to K-12 Integrated STEM Education (Graduate)

This course will provide students with a conceptual understanding of integrated K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) education and the nature of the disciplines of STEM. Students will explore implications of integrated approaches to STEM, national teaching standards and current research.
Prerequisite: None
Note: In order to earn this certificate, teachers should begin in Summer I 2023 and continue with subsequent courses as they are offered from STEM Teach through Purdue University. If they cannot take a course in Summer I 2023, they may begin the sequence of courses in Summer II 2023.
Due to prerequisites, teachers will not be eligible to begin in Fall 2023 or Winter/Spring 2024 if they do not enroll in a Summer I or Summer II 2023 course.
Graduate Certificate: If you are seeking the STEM certificate from Purdue University, the completion of EDCI 53900, EDCI 55850, EDCI 54900, EDCI 55950, & EDCI 55800 are required.
Related Offerings:
EDCI 53900 Intro to Integrated STEM (Summer I 2023)
EDCI 55850 Engineering Design Practicum (Summer II 2023)
EDCI 54900 Assessment in STEM (Fall II 2023)
EDCI 55950 Teaching Eng/Tech Design in K-12 (Winter/Spring I 2024)
EDCI 55800 Integrated STEM Methods (Winter/Spring II 2024)
Purdue University
Semester: Summer I 2023
Instructor: Elizabeth Thiel
Credit Hours: 3 Graduate
Dates: 5/1/23 – 6/25/23
Location: Online Asynchronous
Teacher Level: Grades K-12
Graduate Certificate Available: Yes
Master’s Completion Option: No