There is a critical need nationwide for teachers with expertise in the STEM fields. If you have a passion for STEM, you could inspire the next generation of mathematicians, scientists, engineers, programmers, and more through the University of Kentucky College of Education’s master’s degree program leading to initial certification in STEM subjects. As a STEM teacher, you will be in high demand, with a wide range of career opportunities. Over the last several years, 100 percent of our program graduates have been employed in their field upon completion of the program. The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary STEM Education allows you to teach appropriate courses in grades 8-12. You will prepare to teach through real-world classroom experiences, as well as classes in core education including educational psychology, special education, education policy, literacy, and assessment, and methods/seminar classes. The program follows a clinical model and provides you with ample practical experience with a sequence of university research/industry externships, diverse field placements, and student teaching.
To be admitted, you must have a degree in a STEM field related to traditional certification areas (mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, physics), or equivalent coursework. If you do not have a degree in a STEM field, then undergraduate hours equivalent to that degree will also be accepted, which is typically around 30 hours of coursework in one area.
Number of Credit Hours: 31 credit hours
Number of Courses: 8 core courses, 2 electives
Length of Program:
· One-year pathway: 3 consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring)
· Two-year pathway: 6 consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer, fall, spring)
Program Type: Hybrid Online and On-Campus
College of Education
101B Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-1291
