Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in STEM for Educators prepares future educators to integrate, apply, and foster scientific inquiry, technological and engineering design, and mathematical analysis as pedagogical approaches to STEM instruction. Students learn the principles and knowledge needed to educate learners in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a transdisciplinary and applied approach. STEM majors learn inquiry-based instruction and how to integrate this instruction into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world problems. By providing a foundational knowledge of content this degree positions students to work in various educational settings including elementary and middle schools, museums, libraries, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
Integrated Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
Major Requirements
36-56 credits
All students must complete the core courses and select one of the program options.
Core Courses
16-20 credits
INSTEM 142 Discovering STEM
STEM 342 STEM Explorations I
STEM 442 STEM Explorations II
INPHYS 201 Phenomenal Science
MATH 120 or pass math competency exam
STEM for Pre-K-6th Grade Educators
20 credits
MATH 275 Geometry for K-8 Teachers
MATH 375 Algebraic Concepts for K-8 Teachers
Select three of the following SCIENCE courses:
- INBIO 110 Molecules & Cells, or INBIO 111 Evolution & Ecology, or INBIO 303 Barely Tolerating Yourself
- INCHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry, or INCHEM 103 Fundamentals of Chemistry
- INASTR 101 Introduction to Planetary Astronomy
- ENST 312 Energy Resource Science *Note: Prerequisite Present
- INMET 225 Meteorology
- ISENST 205 Environmental Geography
- INPHYS 131 Engineering Fundamentals
- INENST 201 Earth Cycles & Systems or INENST 300 Geoscience Issues and Society
Teacher Certification
Students selecting this major must meet the requirements for the education major – early childhood development option or elementary education option. Refer to the Educator Preparation section of this catalog for information on these requirements, including courses that are to be included as part of the Integrative Studies Program requirements.
STEM for Middle School Science Educators
Effective fall 2022, there will be no admission to the option for both current and prospective students as this option is on administrative hold.
36 credits
INASTR 101 Introduction to Planetary Astronomy
INBIO 110 Molecules and Cells
INBIO 111 Evolution and Ecology
INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
INENST 300 Geoscience Issues and Society
MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
INMET 225 Meteorology
INPHYS 131 Engineering Fundamentals
Teacher Certification
Students selecting this major must meet the requirements for the education major – secondary option. Refer to the Educator Preparation section of this catalog for information on these requirements, including courses that are to be included as part of the Integrative Studies Program requirements.
STEM for Informal Educators
Effective fall 2022, there will be no admission to the option for both current and prospective students as this option is on administrative hold.
30-32 credits
STEM 400 Informal STEM Internship (8 credits)
Select one of the following:
- EDUC 111 Issues in Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 121 Issues in Elementary Education
- EDUC 131 Issues in Secondary Education (2 credits)
Select one of the following:
- ISCS 140 Programming Foundations I
- ISCS 150 Website Design and Construction
- INCS 160 Microcomputer Systems
- SPDI 121 Design Visualization in Product Design and Engineering
- INPHYS 131 Engineering Fundamentals
- IISPDI 151 Product Design Principles
Select one of the following:
- EDSP 202 Development, Exceptionality, and Learning
- ISPSYC 312 Lifespan Psychology
Select three of the following SCIENCE courses:
- INBIO 110 Molecules & Cells, or INBIO 111 Evolution & Ecology, or INBIO 303 Barely Tolerating Yourself
- INCHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry, or INCHEM 103 Fundamentals of Chemistry
- INASTR 101 Introduction to Planetary Astronomy
- ENST 312 Energy Resource Science *Note: Prerequisite Present
- INMET 225 Meteorology
- ISENST 205 Environmental Geography
- INPHYS 131 Engineering Fundamentals
- INENST 201 Earth Cycles & Systems or INENST 300 Geoscience Issues and Society
