STEM Education

Master’s Non-Thesis Program at Colorado School of Mines
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STEM Teaching Program Overview

The Master of Science in STEM Education degree (non-thesis option) requires 30 credits of coursework. Students pursuing the degree may double count up to six credits which were used in fulfilling the requirements of their undergraduate degree, towards their graduate program. One additional 400-level course may be counted toward the graduate degree, if the course is not counted towards the undergraduate degree. All courses must have been passed with a “B-” or better.

For all three specialty areas – Science Teaching, Mathematics Teaching, and Computer Science Teaching – the curriculum structure consists of (i) a set of required courses, (ii) a pair of discipline specific pedagogy courses, and (iii) general elective courses that serve to supplement the student’s technical interests.

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Degree Options

Specialty in Science Teaching
Specialty in Mathematics Teaching
Specialty in Computer Science Teaching

Program Details

Master’s Non-Thesis

Bachelor’s Degree: Required
GRE: Not required
Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Letters of recommendation are not required for current Mines students.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
Statement of Purpose: Required
Transcript(s): Required. Must be submited for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

For additional information about these admissions requirements, please refer to the Admissions Requirements page.

View the Mines Academic Catalog for more program-specific information.
Colorado ResidentOut-of-State Student
Tuition**$17,676$39,618
Fees*$2,520$2,520
Room & Board$17,496$17,496
Books & Supplies$1,500$1,500
Misc. Expenses$1,800$1,800
Transportation$1,300$1,300
Total$42,473$64,415
**Cost per credit hour$982$2,201

*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, ect.
At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.
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