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What can you do with this certificate?

The STEM Education certificate is designed for students from any major interested in exploring STEM Education or enhancing their career readiness with valuable skills. This program helps build confidence and communication skills for diverse audiences while deepening your understanding of STEM fields. You’ll design engaging learning activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving. 

While the certificate benefits students from all majors, it is especially useful for those in STEM-related fields such as agriculture, public health, nursing, medicine, elementary education, and more.

Program Details

Delivery Method: On Campus, In-Person

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Certificate Requirements

The Undergraduate Certificate in Explorations in STEM Education requires 15 credit hours as follows:

Required Course:

  • SEM 320: Critical Issues in STEM Education (3)

Guided Electives in STEM Education (choose 6 credit hours from the following):

  • SEM 321: Exploration in STEM Education (3)
  • SEM 343: Introduction to Gaming in STEM Education (3)
  • SEM 504: Designing Project-Based Environments in STEM Education (3)

Guided Electives in STEM (choose 3 credit hours:

  • STEM Elective (3): Based on career goals and interests. Consult with your academic advisor.

How to Apply

Incoming Students: Minors and certificates can be declared once you are an enrolled student at the University.  

Current students: To add a minor or certificate, follow these instructions: 

  • Log on to your myUKGPS
  • Under “My Program of Study” on the right side of the page, click the link “Request a major/minor/certificate change”.  
  • This will allow you to add, change, or remove any major or minor. 

If you have questions, please contact your academic advisor.

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