STEM Education
Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines
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.
Program Details
Master’s Non-Thesis
Bachelor’s Degree: Required (Minimum 3.0 GPA)
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.
- Specialty in Science Teaching
- Specialty in Mathematics Teaching
- Specialty in Computer Science Teaching
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*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.
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.
- Engineers Make Bridges
- Artists Make Paintings
- Scientists Make Rockets
- Teachers Make Them All!
1st university in Colorado to offer Computer Science teacher licensure
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Empowering educators with our Teacher Enhancement Course
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.
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.
-Gwyneth Ormes
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