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Minor in STEM Education

Starting with the 2015-16 Academic Year, all DragonsTeach students will be encouraged to add a Minor in STEM Education to their official program of study. The requirements for the Minor are listed below. 
INTRODUCTORY/RECRUITMENT COURSES Credits
ESTM 201: STEM Teacher Education Preparation 1 (STEP 1)
(First Offered Winter 2015)
1.5
ESTM 210: STEM Teacher Education Preparation 2 (STEP 2)
(First Offered Spring 2015)
1.5
STEM EDUCATION (DRAGONSTEACH) CORE COURSES
ESTM 301: Knowing and Learning in Science and Mathematics
3
ESTM 302: Classroom Interactions 3
ESTM 303: Research and Practice in STEM Education 3
ESTM 350: Project-Based Instruction 4
History of Science or Math Course 3
HIST 280: History of Science: Ancient to Medieval OR
EDUC 428: Cultural and Historical Significance of Mathematics
Science Research Methods 3
ESTM 380: Methods of Research in Science and Mathematics OR
Research Methods/Design Course in Home Department
(selected in consultation with DragonsTeach and home department advisor)
Special Education Adaptations and Accommodations Course 3
EDEX 142: Special Ed Foundations: Referral and Assessment OR
EDUC 265: Instructing English Language Learners
TOTAL CREDITS 25
Additional Courses Required for Certification
(Post-Minor)
Two Additional Special Education Courses 6
ESTM 365: Functions and Modeling (Math Cert Only) 3
ESTM 450: DragonsTeach Student Teaching 6