STEM 510 - Foundations of STEM Education in the United States Credits: 3

This introductory course in the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program includes the historical and philosophical foundations of secondary education in the United States with particular emphasis on STEM education. Contemporary issues such as federal and state educational policies and curriculum standards, standardized testing and accountability, and professional expectations for teachers will also be discussed.