STEM Education
Graduate program at Colorado School of Mines
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STEM Teaching Program Overview
The Master of Science in STEM Education at the Colorado School of Mines offers graduate students unparalleled access to world-class faculty, partnerships, and engagements with area high schools, an action-oriented approach that champions discovery and hands-on learning. This non-thesis master’s degree adds specialized knowledge to a student’s baccalaureate degree or expands it through the study of a different discipline or specialization. Master’s degrees are desirable for teachers as a sign of professional development, in addition to being a way to increase one’s salary.
This program entails stepping out of Mines classrooms and actively engaging with K-12 classrooms to acquire hands-on experience as a K-12 teacher. Mines offers a two-semester program that will result in both a master’s and teacher licensure if successfully completed. The teacher preparation program at Mines is the only one in Colorado focused exclusively on training STEM teachers.
Degree Options
- Specialty in Science Teaching
- Specialty in Mathematics Teaching
- Specialty in Computer Science Teaching
Application Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
minimum 3.0 GPA - GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation (3 letters).
- No letters are required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcripts
- International students please review the English proficiency requirements
Why take this STEM Teaching Program
At Mines, Master’s graduates contribute to the advancement of their chosen professions and disciplines by adopting, applying, and evaluating state-of-the-art practices. Their expertise is highly sought after by schools and recognized for being technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest scholarship.
Choosing the Teach@Mines program isn’t just about starting a career; it’s about becoming a catalyst for progress, because behind every advance in medicine or technology is a teacher who left a lasting impression.
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Credits and Deadlines
View the academic catalog to see the courses and credit requirements for this program.
Master's Thesis & Doctorate (PhD) Program Deadlines
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Spring Deadlines | Fall Deadlines
Spring Deadlines
Fall Deadlines
| Degree Program | Priority | International* | Domestic* | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Energy Systems | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics & Statistics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Applied Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Chemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Computer Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Earth Resources Development Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Electrical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Engineering & Technology Management | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Environmental Engineering Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geochemistry | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Geological Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geology | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Geophysics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Humanitarian Engineering & Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Hydrology | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Materials Science | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mineral & Energy Economics | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Mining Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Operations Research with Engineering | January 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | March 1 | March 1 | ||
| Physics | December 15 | March 1 | March 1 | |
| Quantitative Biosciences & Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Quantum Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Robotics | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 | |
| Space Resources | March 1 (International on-campus) | July 1 (Domestic on-campus) | August 1 | |
| Underground Construction & Tunnel Engineering | December 15 | March 1 | July 1 |
Residential (on-campus) Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| Spring Deadlines | Fall Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|
| International Students* | October 1 | March 1 |
| Domestic U.S. Students | December 15 | August 1 |
| International students are not eligible to apply for residential certificate programs. We encourage you to check out our online certificate options | ||
Online Master's Non-Thesis & Graduate Certificates Deadlines
| The following deadlines apply to online master's non-thesis and graduate certificate programs for domestic U.S. and International students. | |
| Spring I & II (January 6 start) | January 2 |
| Spring III*** (March 11 start) | February 18 |
| Fall I & II (August 19 start) | August 1 |
| Fall III*** (October 22 start) | October 1 |
| **The Fall III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Chemical Engineering Processes in Energy Transitions; Data Science: Computer Science; Data Science: Earth Resources; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
| ***The Spring III deadline is only available for the following programs: Additive Manufacturing; Business Analytics; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; Electrical Engineering (Professional Master and Certificate Only); Engineering and Technology Management; GIS & Geoinformatics; Mechanical Engineering; Product Management (Offered for only session III in spring); Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering | |
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Student Spotlight
Gwyneth Ormes
After graduating with my bachelor’s in computer science and mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do. I knew I wasn’t interested in a typical computer science career, so I decided to start substitute teaching while I figured it out. Hearing about Mines’ masters in STEM Education program, it seemed like the perfect fit.
Through my Teach@Mines classes, I was paired with a mentor teacher. Working with him was an incredibly valuable experience and I continue to use skills and strategies I learned during my observations in my classroom today.
I graduated from Mines with my master’s degree in STEM education in December of 2023. Now, I am currently teaching computer science at EPIC Campus. Teaching here is a really rewarding experience because I get to teach unique classes with an explicit focus on hands-on learning. The Teach@Mines program was the perfect bridge between my previous experience and career goals.
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Career Connections
At Mines, your career goals are the focus. You will connect with world-class faculty and industry experts in your field, all while enhancing your knowledge through hands-on learning and research.
Career Outcomes
Embarking on the Teach@Mines Master’s in STEM Education program not only opens the door to a fulfilling teaching career but also unveils a wealth of promising career outcomes.
Teachers in the United States rate their lives better than all other occupation groups, trailing only physicians.
Master’s Program guarantees teacher licensure in the State of Colorado, but the opportunities extend far beyond state borders, you can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a science or math teacher.
Many teachers advance their role, impacting numerous students, by progressing into principal or higher administrative positions.
The journey begins here, where career success and personal fulfillment converge in the field of education.
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