STEM Teaching Certificate

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What is a STEM Teaching Certificate?

The online STEM Teaching Certificate provides K-14 educators with an opportunity to expand their teaching skills and strategies for engaging students in meaningful, high-impact STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning experiences. The certificate emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach that connects STEM concepts to real-world situations and challenges. Through standards-based courses, educators learn how to inspire students to think critically and apply concepts from mathematics, science, and engineering to solve everyday problems.

These online professional development courses bring together concepts that are traditionally taught as separate subjects while emphasizing the practical application of knowledge. Educators are also encouraged to connect with a broader community of teachers from across the country, sharing and evaluating research, resources, lessons, and effective instructional strategies.

Fresno Pacific University makes continuing education accessible to K-14 educators with busy schedules. The university offers individual graduate-level courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that can be combined to earn a STEM Teaching Certificate. With flexible online coursework, working educators can build their STEM teaching expertise and earn a certificate while continuing to meet the demands of their careers.

“This class had so much information to help me get started with STEM projects. I learned there are many ways to be successful and engage students.” -Teacher, New York

“I learned a lot about STEM and myself as a teacher. I’ve learned strategies that will definitely give more opportunities for my students, now and in the future, to learn the skills they will need to be better prepared for the 21st century!” -Teacher, Michigan

How do I Earn my STEM Teaching Certificate?

Enroll in at least 15 credits from any of the courses below to complete the certificate program.

Benefits of Earning Your STEM Teaching Certificate – 100% Online

  • Convenience

    The convenience of completing courses online allows you to increase your skills while working full time.

  • Flexibility

    Enroll in the courses one at a time and take up to an entire year to complete each one all from the comfort of your home.

  • Support

    FPU has created a supportive online experience. Instructors are available to answer questions, give feedback, and provide guidance.

  • Affordability

    Pay for each course as you go through the program. There is no need to fund the cost of the certificate upfront.

  • Expertise

    Course instructors at FPU have classroom teaching experience and advanced degrees and are instrumental in the development of engaging courses.

  • Salary

    FPU professional development courses can help you earn certifications and salary increases. Depending on your location, some school districts offer tens of thousands of dollars per year for course units.

How do I Request my Certificate?

  1. Complete 15 units of elective courses as specified above.
  2. Click to download the application form.
  3. Return completed application form to CE office, as stated on the form.
  4. Upon receipt of the completed application form, and verification of successful completion of the 15 units, the certificate is awarded and posted to the participant’s transcript.