Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering offers a unique focus area in STEM Teaching, as well as a Master of Science in STEM Education. This program is designed to prepare students for teaching careers at various levels, ranging from elementary to university-level instruction.

Program Details

The Teach@Mines program enables students to transfer their STEM expertise to the K-12 context, providing them with career options as science, math, and computer science teachers. Through this program, students learn how to translate the science of teaching, learning, and assessing into formal and informal educational practices.

Program Objectives

• Prepare pre-service STEM teachers to provide compassionate, ethical, and innovative curriculum and education
• Enable students to respectfully translate their STEM expertise to the K-12 context
• Provide students with career options as science, math, and computer science teachers

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to teach at various levels, from elementary to university-level instruction
• Students will be able to translate the science of teaching, learning, and assessing into formal and informal educational practices
• Students will be prepared for rewarding teaching careers in STEM fields

Program Focus

The Teach@Mines program focuses on providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective STEM teachers. The program combines the principles of design engineering with the science of teaching and learning, resulting in a comprehensive education that prepares students for successful teaching careers.