STEM Education (M.A.)
This 37-credit master's program combines innovative academic coursework with real-world applications. It emphasizes hands-on learning, community engagement, and strong STEM industry connections. Graduates will gain a deep understanding of STEM concepts, their interdisciplinary applications, and their societal impact.
Format
Hybrid
Schedule
Evening courses; summer, fall, and spring
Credits Required
37
Time Commitment
.5 to 2.5 years
Cost
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
$780/credit
Fees
2025-2026 Academic Year
$490/semester (full-time students)
$165/semester (part-time students)
Ways to Save
Apply By
Fall: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), August 15 (Final)
Spring: November 1 (Priority), December 15 (Regular), January 6 (Final)
Summer: March 1 (Priority), April 1 (Regular), April 15 (Final)
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Empowering Future STEM Educators
The STEM Master鈥檚 Program at 情色五月天 provides a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary approach to STEM education. With flexible tracks, hands-on experiential learning, and strong industry partnerships, the program equips future STEM leaders with technology-driven teaching strategies, research-based pedagogy, and policy advocacy skills, ensuring graduates are prepared for high-impact careers in STEM education.
Distinctive Features of Our STEM Program
馃帗 Internships & Fieldwork: Get out of the classroom and into real-world STEM settings 鈥 from K-12 schools to STEM orgs and industry-led projects
馃 Makerspaces & Robotics Labs: Dive into hands-on fun with 3D printing, coding, and robotics to bring STEM learning to life
馃彊锔 Community-Based Learning: Team up with local schools, museums, and orgs to launch STEM outreach that makes a difference
馃 Industry Partnerships: Work side-by-side with STEM pros and researchers to apply your skills in real-world environments
馃専 Capstone Project: Bring it all together with a final project that lets you design and lead your own innovative STEM education initiative
Program Objectives
Build Expert STEM Educators: Gain advanced skills to bring integrated STEM strategies to life in your classroom
Collaborate for Impact: Team up with local industries and community orgs to strengthen STEM learning beyond school walls
Lead with Inclusion: Design culturally responsive STEM curricula and lead outreach initiatives that truly connect with diverse learners
Teach with Tomorrow鈥檚 Tech: Learn how to integrate AI, robotics, and coding into your instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT - 37 CREDITS (10 COURSES)
General Requirements - 37 Credits (10 courses)
- STEM 502: Advanced Integration of STEM, Coding, and Robotics in the Classroom (4 credits)
- STEM 500: Advanced Classroom Applications of Technology (4 credits)
- MME 501: Mathematical Foundations and Problem-Solving Strategies (3 credits)
- STEM 511: Advanced STEM Robotics Explorations (4 credits)
- STEM 505: Food Science for Educators and Lab (4 credits)
- STEM 506: STEM Education Policy, Advocacy, and Research (3 credits)
- STEM 507: Playful Makers: Advancing STEM Education Through Makerspaces and 3D Printing (4 credits)
- STEM 600: Bridging STEM Theory & Practice: STEM Education Internship (4 credits)
- STEM 601: Leading STEM Change: Curriculum & Professional Development (3 credits)
- STEM 603: A Journey of Discovery: The STEM Education Capstone (4 credits)
情色五月天 Students will have STEM 505: Food Science and Lab and MME 501: Problem Solving waived.
Semester 1 (Winter) 3 Credits Hours
STEM 506: STEM Education Policy, Advocacy, and Research (3 credits) - Online
Semester 2 (Spring) 4 Credit Hours
STEM 507: Playful Makers: Advancing STEM Education Through Makerspaces and 3D Printing (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 3 (Summer) 11 Credit Hours
STEM 502: Advanced Integration of STEM, Coding, and Robotics in the Classroom (4 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 601: Leading STEM Change: Curriculum & Professional Development (3 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 500: Advanced Classroom Applications of Technology (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 4 (Fall) 8 Credits Hours
STEM 600: Bridging STEM Theory & Practice: STEM Education Internship (4 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 511: Advanced STEM Robotics Explorations (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 5 (Winter Intersession) 3 Credit Hours
STEM 603: A Journey of Discovery: The STEM Education Capstone (4 credits) - Online
Students can start in any semester Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter Intersession.
Semester 1 (Fall) 7 Credits Hours
MME 501: Mathematical Foundations and Problem-Solving Strategies (3 credits)
STEM 505: Food Science for Educators and Lab (4 credits)
Semester 2 (Winter Intersession) 3 Credit Hours
STEM 506: STEM Education Policy, Advocacy, and Research (3 credits) - Online
Semester 3 (Spring) 4 Credit Hours
STEM 507: Playful Makers: Advancing STEM Education Through Makerspaces and 3D Printing (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 4 (Summer) 11 Credit Hours
STEM 502: Advanced Integration of STEM, Coding, and Robotics in the Classroom (4 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 601: Leading STEM Change: Curriculum & Professional Development (3 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 500: Advanced Classroom Applications of Technology (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 5 (Fall) 8 Credits Hours
STEM 600: Bridging STEM Theory & Practice: STEM Education Internship (4 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 511: Advanced STEM Robotics Explorations (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 6 (Winter Intersession) 3 Credit Hours
STEM 603: A Journey of Discovery: The STEM Education Capstone (4 credits) - Online
Students can start in any semester Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter Intersession.
Semester 1 (Fall) 3 Credits Hours
MME 501: Mathematical Foundations and Problem-Solving Strategies (3 credits)
Semester 2 (Spring) 4 Credit Hours
STEM 507: Playful Makers: Advancing STEM Education Through Makerspaces and 3D Printing (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 3 (Summer) 3 Credit Hours
STEM 601: Leading STEM Change: Curriculum & Professional Development (3 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 4 (Fall) 4 Credits Hours
STEM 511: Advanced STEM Robotics Explorations (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 5 (Spring) 4 Credits Hours
STEM 600: Bridging STEM Theory & Practice: STEM Education Internship (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 6 (Fall) 4 Credits Hours
STEM 505: Food Science for Educators and Lab (4 credits)
Semester 7 (Winter Intersession) 3 Credit Hours
STEM 506: STEM Education Policy, Advocacy, and Research (3 credits) - Online
Semester 8 (Summer) 8 Credit Hours
STEM 502: Advanced Integration of STEM, Coding, and Robotics in the Classroom (4 credits) - Hybrid
STEM 500: Advanced Classroom Applications of Technology (4 credits) - Hybrid
Semester 9 (Winter) 4 Credit Hours
STEM 603: A Journey of Discovery: The STEM Education Capstone (4 credits) - Online
As part of the STEM Education Master鈥檚 Program, students will take part in a hands-on internship that bridges coursework with real-world impact. This 4-credit experience places students in dynamic STEM environments鈥攕uch as K鈥12 schools, science museums, industry initiatives, or community organizations鈥攚here they鈥檒l design and implement outreach activities for diverse learners. Guided by mentorship and structured reflection, students will apply STEM education theories in practice, build leadership and instructional skills, and critically evaluate their growth. Whether leading classroom projects, collaborating with museum educators, or contributing to STEM initiatives in industry, students will gain valuable professional experience while making meaningful contributions to the field.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in STEM Education degree program, applicants must hold an earned Bachelor鈥檚 Degree from an accredited college or university (4+1/2 students must be enrolled and in good standing in an undergraduate program.)
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed application form and $50 application fee. An application fee is not required for 情色五月天 students.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. The Office of Graduate Admission will obtain transcripts on behalf of 情色五月天 students.
- Letter of Intent (no more than three double-spaced pages) detailing: your interest in the program, career goals, and how you can positively contribute to the graduate program at Roger Williams University
- Two (2) letters of recommendation attesting to your potential to succeed in graduate school.
- If your first language is not English, an official report of TOEFL or IELTS results
The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) is not required for admission. International applicants should also read additional requirements for non-U.S. residents.
Each application will be reviewed using a portfolio approach - all parts of the application will be considered, inclusive of grades and trend of grades, letters of recommendation, the letter of intent, and other information that candidates for admission may wish to submit.
Documents should be submitted via email to gradadmit@rwu.edu. Any official documents that must be mailed (i.e. transcripts) should be sent directly to:
Office of Graduate Admission
1 Old Ferry Rd.
Bristol, RI 02809
Have questions about the application process? Visit the from the Office of Graduate Admission.