College of Education, Department of STEM Education STEM Education (M.S.)

Deepen your knowledge and prepare to further your career in STEM education.

Designed in collaboration with P-12 school partners, our transdisciplinary Master of Science in STEM Education program provides individualized coursework, professional development opportunities, and job-embedded experiences. 

Students with initial teaching certification may choose to obtain a Kentucky Rank II teaching license upon completion. The program includes 30 hours of coursework culminating in a thesis study designed by the student. The Rank II Certification program is only for Kentucky teachers seeking a rank change.

Delivery Method: Hybrid

Credit Hours: 30 hours (one calendar year, full time)

Department of STEM Education

This program can be completed part-time or full-time and is designed with the schedules of working professionals in mind. Courses are offered in the evenings, online, and hybrid (both on-campus and online). Students will complete a program individualized to their career goals and can choose one of the following options: 

• Option 1 (with teacher leadership electives): 30 credit hours of approved graduate-level coursework, including a STEM Education Leadership core (12 credit hours), content electives (12 credit hours), and additional teacher leadership electives (six credit hours). Students completing this program will be eligible to apply for a Kentucky Rank II teaching license. Note: The Rank II Certification program is only for Kentucky teachers seeking a rank change. If you are not a Kentucky teacher, then you will complete the traditional program.
• Option 2 (traditional program): 30 credit hours of approved graduate-level coursework, including a STEM Education core (12 credit hours), content electives (12 credit hours), and additional electives (six credit hours).

Meet the Faculty & Staff

Learn more about:

• Application requirements 
• Degree requirements 

Visit the University of Kentucky catalog for more program details

If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.