STEAM Education Certificate

Learn to create learning experiences that innovate and inspire with our graduate certificate in STEAM Education.

STEAM — which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics — is a powerful educational movement aiming to transform the way we think about schools today.

By integrating the arts into STEM, we can increase innovation and provide an interesting, different, and collaborative way to view the world and solve problems. Furthermore, incorporating the arts and humanities into STEM engages learners who might not traditionally be interested in these fields.

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Program Facts

Program Type

Graduate Certificate

Enrollment Term

Summer

Format

Completely online and asynchronous

Credits

12

Application Deadline

Rolling

Admissions Requirements

No GRE exam required

Duration

4 courses (1 course is taken per semester)

Time Commitment

Part-Time

Program Overview

Engage Learners

The goal of STEAM is simple: to engage learners in real-world, relevant problem solving that requires a high level of discipline integration.


Online Classes

The certificate is offered 100% online in an asynchronous format. You never have to log on for a live lecture and can complete courses on your own time.


Certifications

After completion of this certificate, current PA teacher license holders are eligible for the PA Department of Education’s STEM Endorsement.


Stackable Format

The STEAM certificate can be taken independently or as part of the online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program. All four courses in the program will count toward the degree.


Degree Requirements

You must have access to a classroom or other learning space to implement a STEAM unit in the third course. If you are applying for the PA STEM Endorsement or Act 48 credits, you must hold a current PA teachers license.


More Information

For questions about the courses and program, please contact:

Dr. Veena Vasudevan
STEAM Program Coordinator
veenav@pitt.edu

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program. Applicants for the Pennsylvania STEM Endorsement must hold a valid Pennsylvania teaching certification.

Admission Requirements

Program requirements include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Additionally, applicants must complete the School of Education online admissions application that will include:

  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Goal statement
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Academic transcript

View full admissions requirements

Curriculum

The Certificate in STEAM Education is a 12-credit graduate certificate.

The program consists of four courses in instructional design, assessment, implementation, and transdisciplinary learning approaches.

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Career Pathways

  • STEAM Teacher
  • Makerspace Educator
  • After-School Curriculum Coordinator
  • Technology Educator
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Engineering Teacher