Early STEM Education Minor
Bringing STEM education to early and elementary education
STEM education – the intersection of science, technology, engineering and math – benefits all levels of learners to think critically and solve problems. That includes the focus of this minor, students from PreK-2nd grade. With this minor, you’ll better understand how engaging children ages 4 to 9 in daily STEM experiences helps them develop as innovators and scientists in the future.
This specialized minor positions you for impact within your school and community. It does not lead to an endorsement, but lays a foundation that adds to your mastery and marketability through understanding of the impact of STEM integration.
The minor is a valuable add-on for both early childhood and elementary education majors.
Interested in the Early STEM Education Minor?
Contact us directly at:
Advising & Teacher Education Success
SEC 151
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0608
Phone: 319-273-2751
Email: teachereducation@uni.edu
Courses
This 33-credit-hour minor is a blend of required coursework across the STEM disciplines and a professional experience in the classroom.
Examples of some of the required courses include:
- Inquiry into Earth Science
- Educational Technology and Design
- Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
- Facilitating Early STEM Education
Careers
The addition of the Early STEM Education Minor supports your professional foundation for teaching early childhood or elementary education. In addition to preparation to bring STEM into your classrooms, this minor provides additional skills that can support continued growth in areas such as:
- STEM curriculum coach