Undergraduate Certificate in Explorations in STEM Education
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Explorations in STEM Education undergraduate certificate is for students from any major who would like to explore STEM Education as a field or area of interest, or simply add these skills to enhance your career readiness. While students of any major can benefit from the undergraduate certificate, it may be especially helpful for STEM majors and related majors such as agriculture, public health, nursing, medicine, elementary education, and others.
Program Overview
The STEM Education Undergraduate Certificate at the University of Kentucky is designed for students who are passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This program provides foundational knowledge in STEM pedagogy, hands-on teaching strategies, and real-world applications to prepare students for careers in education, outreach, and instructional design. Whether you plan to become a teacher, work in STEM-related education policy, or lead community-based learning initiatives, this certificate equips you with the skills needed to engage diverse learners in STEM subjects. By combining coursework with practical experiences, students gain a competitive edge in both traditional and non-traditional educational settings. Strengthen your ability to teach and communicate STEM concepts effectively while enhancing your career opportunities with this valuable certificate.
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What You'll Learn
The certificate includes focused coursework in STEM Education (nine credit hours) and in at least one STEM discipline (three credit hours) of your choice. You will design learning activities that engage thinking and problem-solving skills.
Students will work with the certificate program director to select the guided electives.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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