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STEM Education
- 18 Credits
- School of Education
- Bronx
- Manhattan
- Online
- Westchester
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Advanced Certificate in STEM Education
Teachers with either two years experience and/or a master鈥檚 degree can develop expertise in the area of STEM pedagogy. As STEM becomes a central focus across education, this advanced certificate can elevate a teaching career in any subject.
Students take four core courses and may take electives in early childhood, oceanography, forensics, math problem solving, bioengineering, history of math and more.
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Career Opportunities
Students will be eligible for STEM teacher positions. Teachers with expertise in STEM fields are in-demand as schools continue to place an emphasis on these subjects.
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The Mercy Advantage
- Strong relationships with elementary and secondary schools across New York City and Westchester
- Online course completion offers flexible scheduling
- National Accreditation - NCATE and CAEP
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"These courses are challenging in a good way! I have finally taken a course that pushed my thinking and practices . . . I definitely feel like I have grown as an educator . . . I highly recommend [them]. "
Virginia Pena, Mercy Masters in Education, Class of 2018
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Unique Option for Mercy Grads
If you hold a degree from the 澳门六合彩 School of Education, you can complete this program by taking only 4 classes, for a total of 12 credits. It's a fast way to add an important credential to your already valuable Mercy degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, all courses for this certificate must be taken at 澳门六合彩. 澳门六合彩 graduates of the School of Education usually have taken two of the courses in the program.
No, it is coursework taken to develop expertise in the area of STEM pedagogy. New York State currently does not certify teachers in STEM.
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Exams
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Program Details & Curriculum
Total of six courses are to be taken at Mercy College.
STEM Education Certificate: 18 Credits
- Elementary school teachers (K-12) with either 2 years experience or a master's degree
- Secondary school teachers (7-12) with either 2 years experience in science, technology, engineering or math or a master's degree
No master's degree is required if you have requisite experience.
Students must submit an Effective Educator Statement to complete their application. You can download requirements here.
Please submit the completed statement to your .
Full-Time Faculty
Roseanne Vallice Levy
- MeH 25I
- rlevy6@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7689
Sudha Ramaswamy
- Mercy Hall 35E
- sramaswamy@mercy.edu
- (732) 319-5454
Ilene Rothschild
- MeH 35E
- IRothschild@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3060