Master of Science for STEM Educators
Master of Science in Biology for STEM Educators
The MS in Biology for STEM Educators is a 15 month, 30 credit hour program designed to provide graduate level classroom and laboratory instruction in the biological sciences for STEM educators. The program is aimed for students who wish to acquire the biology credentials required to teach Dual Enrollment biology courses in high schools, as well as lower level college/university courses in the biological sciences. The program is blended, featuring online and on-campus laboratory assignments, research projects, and a capstone project.
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Upon completion of the program, the student will have a Masters degree and 18 graduate hours in the field of biology, which are the credentials required to teach Dual Enrollment biology courses in high schools, as well as lower level college/university courses in the biological sciences.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the MS in Biology STEM Educators at STU is listed below.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Semester |
| BIO 520 | Biology of the Cell | 3 | FL 16 weeks |
| SCI 505 | Scientific Inquiry: Concepts and Application | 3 | FL 1 |
| BIO 523 | Applied Plant Sciences | 3 | FL 2 |
| BIO 521 | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 3 | SP 16 weeks |
| BIO 522 | Understanding the Human Brain | 3 | SP 16 weeks |
| MAT 507 | Data Analysis and Probabilities | 3 | SU 16 weeks |
| SCI 506 | Understanding Scientific Research | 3 | SU 1 |
| BIO 524 | Directed Research and Exposition | 3 | SU 2 |
| BIO 510 | Bioethics | 3 | FL 1 |
| SCI 700 | Capstone Practicum | 3 | FL 16 weeks |
Suggested Degree Plan
The program can be completed in 18-months with the following suggested/ideal course sequence:
1st Term (Fall 1) SCI 505
2nd Term (Fall long) BIO 520
3rd Term (Fall 2) BIO 523
4th Term (Spring long) BIO 521 & BIO 522
5th Term (Summer 1) SCI 506
6th Term (Summer long) MAT 507
7th Term (Summer 2) BIO 524
8th Term (Fall 1) BIO 510
9th Term (Fall long) SCI 700
Contact Graduate Adviser Dr. Alexis Tapanes-Castillo , Program Director, atapanes-castillo@stu.edu at 305-474-6905
