Drexel University The College of Arts and Sciences: The School of Education 19 courses 25 total credits
This minor can be coupled with a variety of STEM majors. It will provide an opportunity to explore STEM education and to develop core knowledge and practices in secondary STEM education. Successful STEM Education minor candidates may build upon the minor's coursework which leads to recommendation for Pennsylvania teaching certification as a secondary teacher (grades 7-12) in one or more STEM content areas. Additional coursework for teacher certification includes student teaching and requires Special Education and English Language Learner courses (an additional 2 courses + student teaching).
| Total Credits | 25 credits |
Introductory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESTM 201 | DragonsTeach: Step 1 | 1.5 |
| ESTM 210 | DragonsTeach: Step 2 | 1.5 |
STEM Education Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESTM 301 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| ESTM 302 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| ESTM 350 | Project-Based Instruction | 4 |
History of Science or Mathematics Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESTM 362 or MTED 428 | Perspectives in Science and Mathematics Education or Cultural and Historical Significance of Mathematics | 3 |
| HIST 285 | Technology in Historical Perspective | 4 |
STEM Teaching Methods Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTED 419 or EDUC 315 | Teaching Secondary Mathematics or Secondary Science Teaching Methods | 3 |
| ESTM 335 | Teaching Secondary Computer Science | 3 |
STEM Research Methods
Special Education or English Language Learner Elective
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEX 142 or EDEX 344 | Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment or Inclusive Practices | 3 |
| EDUC 365 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3 |
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