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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

Curriculum

12 Credit Certificate - 4 Core Courses and 2 Electives

Explore the online academic catalog for detailed course descriptions, program requirements, and additional curriculum information.

Admission Requirements

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

A completed application - Apply Now
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)
An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is important to my personal and professional goals."
A current résumé
Two letters of recommendation - Download the form here
Contact Megan Sullivan for further details regarding program requirements
A copy of MTEL results (if applicable)
A copy of your current teaching license (if applicable)

Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.

How to Submit Your Graduate Application Materials

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