Master of Science in STEM Education
University of Iowa

Program Details

STEM teachers are in high demand. Help fill the need and expand your teaching abilities with the online Master of Science in STEM Education. Qualified STEM teachers will help prepare students for vital and lucrative 21st century careers.

Hands-on application is at the heart of this Master’s in STEM Education online. Each student will work with an advisor and community partners to craft real-world STEM questions and further develop one into a capstone project. As part of your project, you will engage with the community, conduct research, and create lesson plans related to your topic.

Available courses explore topics including:

  • STEM through mathematical modeling
  • Systems thinking in biology and STEM education
  • Computer science methods
  • Physical science in STEM education
  • Math in management and social sciences

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Iowa is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Teaching licensure/certification is recommended for the M.S. degree and required if the candidate seeks the Iowa K-12 STEM Education Specialist Endorsement.