Elementary STEM Instructional Leadership (ESIL) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Overview

Contact: Sharon Bowers

The Elementary STEM Instructional Leadership Program prepares educators by developing a practical and foundational understanding of STEM education content and practices enabling them to take STEM leadership roles.  While this program was initially designed for elementary or early childhood educators, the coursework can be modified to support secondary educators.  All work is job-embedded, building to the development and implementation of authentic, integrated inquiry- and design-based STEM learning experiences.

The program was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Aerospace’s Center for Integrative STEM Education.

Admissions Requirements

• Completed application for graduate study
• Submit the non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts verifying completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Courses

Students must complete the first five courses listed below (15 credits total) to be eligible for the McDaniel Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.  To earn the MSDE “Instructional Leader: STEM (PreK-6)” endorsement, students must complete STM 506 (18 credits total).

• STM 501 - Practical Applications for STEM Education
• STM 502 - STEM Education Roots
• STM 503 - STEM Education Issues & Trends
• STM 504 - STEM Education Methods and Materials
• STM 505 - Facilitating STEM Education Professional Learning Experiences (PLEs)
• STM 506 - STEM Education Practicum and Reflective Portfolio

Total Credit Hours: 18