Program Overview

Introduction to Teach@Mines

Teach@Mines offers licensure, a minor in Teaching, a degree in Design Engineering with a STEM Teaching focus area, and an MS in STEM Education to prepare students for teaching careers at any level, from elementary to university-level instruction.

Program Overview

Teach@Mines enables Mines students to transfer their STEM expertise to the K-12 context by offering STEM career options as science, math, and computer science teachers. Students learn how to translate the science of teaching, learning, and assessing to formal and informal educational practices. Teach@Mines prepares pre-service STEM teachers to respectfully provide compassionate, ethical, and innovative curriculum and education, resulting in rewarding teaching careers.

Program Pathways

Mines students can choose from 3 different pathways to double their career options. Teach@Mines offers:

• A minor in teaching
• A major in Design Engineering with a STEM Teaching Focus
• A Master's in STEM education with a path to licensure

Teaching Pathway Outcomes

There are generous student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for science and math teachers. At year 15, the middle 15% of teacher salaries ranges between $68,000 and $114,000 (IQR), nationally. Teachers earn an additional pay of $1,000 – $8,000 for coaching & clubs. Most teaching jobs have better retirement benefits than private industry. You can get a job almost anywhere in the US or abroad as a science or math teacher.

Benefits of Teaching

Behind every advance in medicine or technology is a teacher who left a lasting impression. Teach@Mines is the first and only program in Colorado that focuses exclusively on training STEM teachers. Our program has been rated as top 5 in Physics Teacher Prep Programs in the nation.