The STEM Educational Leadership Certificate is designed to promote the continued development and professional growth of prospective STEM educaiton leaders. This certificate program is standalone or can be completed as part of the STEM Education, M.S.Ed. program.
With a completed certificate, you will be:
Support the development of leaders in STEM education by promoting in-depth understanding of current STEM related standards, the need for access and equitable opportunities in STEM for all students, and instructional practices with a particular focus on research and evidence-based practices. Provides opportunities and experiences to gain advanced expertise and skills to be better equipped for greater effectiveness in their roles as leaders of STEM in educational settings. Prepare educators to take their place at the table as a STEM educational leader and advocate.
Process: You will be notified via email regarding acceptance status of your complete application. A complete program application includes your current resume, professional statement, professional characteristics form, and all transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. You will be notified via email if you are missing any application components.
Once admitted to STEM Certificate Program, you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the program. By filing this Certificate Contract (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your certificate and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Selection in consultation with STEM education advisor.
Teacher Education Instructor/Supervisor, Education & Leadership
503-838-9293 | halek@wou.edu | RWEC 161
Associate Professor, ESOL and Bilingual, , Education & Leadership
503-838-9285 | schulzejm@wou.edu | RWEC 221
With a completed certificate, you will be:
Support the development of leaders in STEM education by promoting in-depth understanding of current STEM related standards, the need for access and equitable opportunities in STEM for all students, and instructional practices with a particular focus on research and evidence-based practices. Provides opportunities and experiences to gain advanced expertise and skills to be better equipped for greater effectiveness in their roles as leaders of STEM in educational settings. Prepare educators to take their place at the table as a STEM educational leader and advocate.
Process: You will be notified via email regarding acceptance status of your complete application. A complete program application includes your current resume, professional statement, professional characteristics form, and all transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. You will be notified via email if you are missing any application components.
Once admitted to STEM Certificate Program, you will work with an advisor to plan the courses you will take and how you will complete the academic requirements of the program. By filing this Certificate Contract (PDF form), you have a road map for completing your certificate and clarity on what to expect.
*Students completing an endorsement, certificate, or specialization only are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Teacher Education Instructor/Supervisor, Education & Leadership
503-838-9293 | halek@wou.edu | RWEC 161
Associate Professor, ESOL and Bilingual, , Education & Leadership
503-838-9285 | schulzejm@wou.edu | RWEC 221
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