MAT Secondary STEM Education at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Secondary STEM Education programme prepares future middle and high school teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, emphasising innovative teaching strategies, discipline-specific expertise and research-based practice. It is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Department of STEM Education | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The curriculum fosters scientific, mathematical and technological literacy and prepares teachers to create inclusive, inquiry-driven classrooms with a focus on real-world application and problem-solving.

Career pathways

STEM educators, curriculum designers and instructional coaches in K-12 schools, educational technology companies or research institutions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

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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