Environmental STEM for Teachers Certificate

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental STEM for Teachers provides a 12 hour graduate-level experience for educators, naturalists, conservationists, environment workers, or community members who are interested in conservation education. The program provides for the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for understanding and appreciating Missouri habitats and wildlife through the use of scientific materials, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) practices. The certificate is also designed to provide a foundation on integrating conservation education into inquiry-based teaching. Through Grade Level Expectation-based activities from all content areas; students will be trained in basic field biology to foster the confidence necessary to lead public school students in outdoor settings.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for the program, a student must submit a graduate application and have a 3.00 grade point average. Students who do not meet the normal admission requirement, but who show an indication of high promise, will be considered for probationary admission. Probationary conditions will be defined by the certificate advisor. Students in the accelerated master’s program, seniors, and postbaccalaureates are encouraged to consider this certificate. Admission to the certificate program does not constitute admission to any other Missouri State University graduate program.