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STEM Education (MA)


2023-2024 GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG

Effective 1 June 2023 through 31 May 2024

Please see the Graduate Catalog Archives for PDF versions of past catalogs.

This program is offered by the School of Education. It is available online and at the St. Louis main campus.

Program Description

The master of arts (MA) in STEM education provides students with expertise in teaching in the STEM fields of coding and robotics. Candidates learn how to develop learner-centered and content-centered projects and assessments. They also acquire STEM learning skills in coding. The program uses robotics to teach the STEM pedagogy.

Learning Outcomes

Candidates completing the MA in STEM Education will be able to: 

  • Develop a working knowledge of core components of computational thinking.
  • Foster an inclusive and diverse classroom culture that incorporates and values unique perspectives. 
  • Work together to select tools and design activities and environments that facilitate collaboration. 
  • Create meaningful learning experiences and environments that inspire students to build their skills and confidence around computing in ways that reflect their interests and experiences. 
  • Facilitate learning by integrating computational thinking practices into the classroom. 

Program Curriculum

Students pursuing the master of arts (MA) in STEM education are required to complete 33 credit hours. In particular, they take the following courses:

Required Courses

  • EDTC 5334 Instructional Coaching in a Remote Environment (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5460 Curriculum Design: Tech Apps (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5465 Instructional Design (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5701 Operations and Methods of Teaching Robotics: Sensors (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5702 Operations and Methods of Teaching Robotics: Robotic Arms (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5703 Operations and Methods of Teaching Robotics: Drones and UAVs (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5704 Operations and Methods of Teaching Robotics: Aerospace Explorations (3 hours) 
  • EDTC 5705 STEM Pedagogy and Instruction (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5780 Apps-based Learning Environments (3 hours)
  • EDTC 5995 Final Program Survey (0 hours)
  • EDTC 5996 Digital Portfolio (3 hours) 
  • EDTC xxxx Elective (3 hours)
 

Admission

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to transcripts@webster.edu. If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119 

Additional Requirements

Requirements for admission to the MA in STEM education program include:

  • Receipt of official transcripts..
  • Final degree conferred GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Essay.