BSE STEM Education at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The STEM Education program prepares students to teach grades 8-12 in their chosen content area, including mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, or earth science. You will earn a double major in STEM Education and your selected content area. The program provides hands-on experience starting in your first year with a unique transdisciplinary approach to teacher education.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Science in STEM Education focuses on developing deep content knowledge in a chosen STEM discipline while gaining expertise in instructional methods, curriculum design, and classroom management. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on teaching experience, culturally responsive practices, and evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners and foster engagement in STEM subjects. Below is a template that outlines the typical course progression for this major.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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