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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Certificate

STEM Certificate Program for Elementary and Middle School Educators

Bay Path University's STEM Certificate: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics provides a comprehensive education to become highly qualified mathematics, science and engineering teachers at the elementary and middle school levels. 

STEM skills are in high demand, and so is the need for qualified educators who can teach these skills to young learners. The STEM certificate program is designed for early childhood, elementary, special education and middle school teachers who want to grow their professional skills as math, science and engineering educators.

STEM curriculum takes an interdisciplinary and applied approach to educating students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Com­bining relevant academic training and hands-on learning, STEM programs help students understand and apply math and science content while developing critical thinking, problem-solving and collaborative skills that can be applied to all careers. While STEM skills are in high demand, there is a shortage of proficient students and teachers in these crucial fields, driving a critical need for STEM educators in the United States.

STEM Certificate Program Highlights

Gain the specialized training to prepare tomorrow’s science and technology leaders. In the STEM Certificate program at Bay Path University, you will:

  • Gain significant mastery of science content to prepare your students for the Massachusetts grade 5 and 8 MCAS exams and future science and technology challenges
  • Integrate earth, life, and physical science concepts to solve engineering problems
  • Apply design process steps to solve engineering and science problems
  • Recognize and use connections, relationships, and patterns among mathematical ideas — and use representations to model and interpret physical and technical phenomena
  • Gain the mathematical skills in order to become a highly qualified teacher of elementary and middle school mathematics

Admission Requirements

For consideration, applicants must submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

  1. A completed application - Apply Now
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (the required undergraduate degree must be from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by NEASC, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale)
  3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Special Program is important to my personal and professional goals."
  4. A current résumé
  5. Two letters of recommendation - Download the form here
  6. Contact Admissions for further details regarding program requirements
  7. A copy of MTEL results (if applicable)
  8. A copy of your current teaching license (if applicable)

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to the Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu