The Utah Valley University endorsement program for Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is geared to providing professional development and best practices for practicing teachers in grades K-8. The goal of this program is to enhance educators’ understandings of key concepts in STEM areas so that they may better serve the needs of their students in the 21 st century.
Total Program Credits: 18
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
| EDUC 5750 | Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6750 | Energy in Elementary STEM Education (3.0) | |
| EDUC 5760 | Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6760 | Force in Elementary STEM Education (3.0) | |
| EDUC 5770 | Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6770 | Matter in Elementary STEM Education (3.0) | |
| EDUC 5780 | Nature of Science and Engineering | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6780 | Science and Engineering in Elementary STEM Education (3.0) | |
| EDUC 5790 | STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and Problem-Based Learning | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6790 | Technology and Problem-Based Learning in Elementary STEM Education (3.0) | |
| EDUC 5540 | Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem Solving for Practitioners (3.0) | 3 | |
| or | EDUC 6540 | Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem Solving (3.0) | |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italiciz ed.
| Suggested sequence of courses: | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 5750 | Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| or EDUC 6750 | Energy in Elementary STEM Education | |
| EDUC 5760 | Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| or EDUC 6760 | Force in Elementary STEM Education | |
| EDUC 5770 | Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| or EDUC 6770 | Matter in Elementary STEM Education | |
| EDUC 5780 | Nature of Science and Engineering | 3 |
| or EDUC 6780 | Science and Engineering in Elementary STEM Education | |
| EDUC 5790 | STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and Problem-Based Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 6790 | Technology and Problem-Based Learning in Elementary STEM Education | |
| EDUC 5540 | Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem Solving for Practitioners | 3 |
| or EDUC 6540 | Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem Solving | |
| Degree total: | 18 |
School of Education
Education Graduate Programs
Master of Education
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree at Utah Valley University is an applied master's degree aimed at building the instructional skill and professional competency of teachers, clinicians and administrative leaders in K-12 and higher education. The goal is to enable participants to become more proficient in selecting optimum, research-based, curriculum design strategies that best apply to specific teaching situations.
There are currently eleven emphases in the Master of Education Degree:
The M.Ed. requires 30-33 semester hours of graduate course work and completion of a culminating applied instructional project tailored to the particular interests of program participants. Participants enter the M.Ed. program in cohorts and progress through the degree program in a group. While the culminating applied instructional project is unique to each student, some course work and many class activities are done in collaboration with fellow students.
Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching
The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching is designed for individuals who would like to receive a Utah Secondary Teaching License, and have earned a bachelor’s degree in one of the teaching major subject areas for secondary education approved by the Utah State Board of Education. This program will include the basic coursework and field experiences required of all teacher candidates for an initial teaching license, ensuring that competencies in both subject knowledge and pedagogy are met. Students completing this certificate may transfer the credits earned in this program toward an emphasis in Secondary Teaching in the Master of Education degree.
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
The Graduate Certificate for Educational Leadership in UVU’s School of Education (SOE) is designed to align with the current Ed Leadership emphasis in the M.Ed. The certificate will meet the needs of candidates who have previously completed a master’s degree (M.Ed) and now wish to prepare as potential administrative and instructional school leaders for Utah’s schools. Curriculum for this option will be based on the standards for administrative/supervisory endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). The grad certificate program will be formatted to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and in blended and online formats, but will not require them to retake core courses previously completed. The administrative/supervisory certificate will prepare leaders for 21st century schools in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and human resource administration. Course objectives will emphasize performance of school and classroom leadership functions, functional knowledge of local, state, and national educational agencies and regulations, demonstrated competencies in administrative skills, and applied understandings of current research around effective teaching, theories of learning, and educational policy. Candidates will be required to complete supervised internship work that is required by Utah code.
Admission & Retention
Application to the Program
Admission to graduate programs or permission of the Dean of the School of Education is required for enrollment in the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate courses.
Applicants should complete an online graduate application by following the application link on the UVU Web site and follow all instructions for graduate application and admission. Applications and application fees must be received by January 10 for consideration for summer semester. Students in the M.Ed. program begin with full-time coursework in the summers and part-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants to the K-12 Leadership emphasis will need a letter of support from their school administrator.
Required support materials received after the application deadline will delay processing of the application. The School of Education Graduate Screening Committee reviews applications and schedules interviews for applicants meeting minimum admission requirements. The Program Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Education notifies all applicants in writing of the admission decision. The University cannot guarantee a response on or before a specific date. All admission materials become the property of UVU and will not be returned to the applicant.
Reapplication
If an applicant is not admitted, s/he may reapply. All current admission requirements at the time of application must be met in order to be fully admitted to the program.
Satisfactory Progress
Continuation in the Master of Education program is determined by: (1) satisfactory progress (B- or higher) in all courses and (2) satisfactory completion
Academic Probation
A student can be recommended for academic probation for the following reason(s): (1) Failure to meet the scholarship requirements of the Graduate Program of an overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, with no individual course grade lower than B-; (2) Failure to complete prescribed courses; and/or (3) Failure to adhere to University student rights and responsibilities standards.
Dismissal from the Program
A student can be dismissed from the Master of Education program for the following reason(s):
| 2020-21 Base Graduate-Tuition and General Fee Schedule | ||||||||
| Resident | Non-Resident | |||||||
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | |
| 0.5 | 146.00 | 18.00 | 164.00 | 0.5 | 445.00 | 18.00 | 463.00 | |
| 1.0 | 292.00 | 36.00 | 328.00 | 1.0 | 890.00 | 36.00 | 926.00 | |
| 1.5 | 438.00 | 54.00 | 492.00 | 1.5 | 1,335.00 | 54.00 | 1,389.00 | |
| 2.0 | 584.00 | 72.00 | 656.00 | 2.0 | 1,780.00 | 72.00 | 1,852.00 | |
| 2.5 | 730.00 | 90.00 | 820.00 | 2.5 | 2,225.00 | 90.00 | 2,315.00 | |
| 3.0 | 876.00 | 108.00 | 984.00 | 3.0 | 2,670.00 | 108.00 | 2,778.00 | |
| 3.5 | 1,022.00 | 126.00 | 1,148.00 | 3.5 | 3,115.00 | 126.00 | 3,241.00 | |
| 4.0 | 1,168.00 | 144.00 | 1,312.00 | 4.0 | 3,560.00 | 144.00 | 3,704.00 | |
| 4.5 | 1,314.00 | 162.00 | 1,476.00 | 4.5 | 4,005.00 | 162.00 | 4,167.00 | |
| 5.0 | 1,460.00 | 180.00 | 1,640.00 | 5.0 | 4,450.00 | 180.00 | 4,630.00 | |
| 5.5 | 1,606.00 | 198.00 | 1,804.00 | 5.5 | 4,895.00 | 198.00 | 5,093.00 | |
| 6.0 | 1,752.00 | 216.00 | 1,968.00 | 6.0 | 5,340.00 | 216.00 | 5,556.00 | |
| 6.5 | 1,898.00 | 234.00 | 2,132.00 | 6.5 | 5,785.00 | 234.00 | 6,019.00 | |
| 7.0 | 2,044.00 | 252.00 | 2,296.00 | 7.0 | 6,230.00 | 252.00 | 6,482.00 | |
| 7.5 | 2,190.00 | 270.00 | 2,460.00 | 7.5 | 6,675.00 | 270.00 | 6,945.00 | |
| 8.0 | 2,336.00 | 288.00 | 2,624.00 | 8.0 | 7,120.00 | 288.00 | 7,408.00 | |
| 8.5 | 2,482.00 | 306.00 | 2,788.00 | 8.5 | 7,565.00 | 306.00 | 7,871.00 | |
| 9.0 | 2,628.00 | 324.00 | 2,952.00 | 9.0 | 8,010.00 | 324.00 | 8,334.00 | |
| 9.5 | 2,774.00 | 342.00 | 3,116.00 | 9.5 | 8,455.00 | 342.00 | 8,797.00 | |
| 10.0 | 2,920.00 | 360.00 | 3,280.00 | 10.0 | 8,900.00 | 360.00 | 9,260.00 | |
| 10.5 | 3,066.00 | 360.00 | 3,426.00 | 10.5 | 9,345.00 | 360.00 | 9,705.00 | |
| 11.0 | 3,212.00 | 360.00 | 3,572.00 | 11.0 | 9,790.00 | 360.00 | 10,150.00 | |
| 11.5 | 3,358.00 | 360.00 | 3,718.00 | 11.5 | 10,235.00 | 360.00 | 10,595.00 | |
| 12.0 | 3,504.00 | 360.00 | 3,864.00 | 12.0 | 10,680.00 | 360.00 | 11,040.00 | |
| 12.5 | 3,650.00 | 360.00 | 4,010.00 | 12.5 | 11,125.00 | 360.00 | 11,485.00 | |
| 13.0 | 3,796.00 | 360.00 | 4,156.00 | 13.0 | 11,570.00 | 360.00 | 11,930.00 | |
| 13.5 | 3,942.00 | 360.00 | 4,302.00 | 13.5 | 12,015.00 | 360.00 | 12,375.00 | |
| 14.0 | 4,088.00 | 360.00 | 4,448.00 | 14.0 | 12,460.00 | 360.00 | 12,820.00 | |
| 14.5 | 4,234.00 | 360.00 | 4,594.00 | 14.5 | 12,905.00 | 360.00 | 13,265.00 | |
| 15.0 | 4,380.00 | 360.00 | 4,740.00 | 15.0 | 13,350.00 | 360.00 | 13,710.00 | |
| 15.5 | 4,526.00 | 360.00 | 4,886.00 | 15.5 | 13,795.00 | 360.00 | 14,155.00 | |
| 16.0 | 4,672.00 | 360.00 | 5,032.00 | 16.0 | 14,240.00 | 360.00 | 14,600.00 | |
| 16.5 | 4,818.00 | 360.00 | 5,178.00 | 16.5 | 14,685.00 | 360.00 | 15,045.00 | |
| 17.0 | 4,964.00 | 360.00 | 5,324.00 | 17.0 | 15,130.00 | 360.00 | 15,490.00 | |
| 17.5 | 5,110.00 | 360.00 | 5,470.00 | 17.5 | 15,575.00 | 360.00 | 15,935.00 | |
| 18.0 | 5,256.00 | 360.00 | 5,616.00 | 18.0 | 16,020.00 | 360.00 | 16,380.00 | |
| 18.5 | 5,402.00 | 360.00 | 5,762.00 | 18.5 | 16,465.00 | 360.00 | 16,825.00 | |
| 19.0 | 5,548.00 | 360.00 | 5,908.00 | 19.0 | 16,910.00 | 360.00 | 17,270.00 | |
| 19.5 | 5,694.00 | 360.00 | 6,054.00 | 19.5 | 17,355.00 | 360.00 | 17,715.00 | |
| 20.0 | 5,840.00 | 360.00 | 6,200.00 | 20.0 | 17,800.00 | 360.00 | 18,160.00 | |
| 20.5 | 5,986.00 | 360.00 | 6,346.00 | 20.5 | 18,245.00 | 360.00 | 18,605.00 | |
| 21.0 | 6,132.00 | 360.00 | 6,492.00 | 21.0 | 18,690.00 | 360.00 | 19,050.00 | |
| 21.5 | 6,278.00 | 360.00 | 6,638.00 | 21.5 | 19,135.00 | 360.00 | 19,495.00 | |
| 22.0 | 6,424.00 | 360.00 | 6,784.00 | 22.0 | 19,580.00 | 360.00 | 19,940.00 | |
| 22.5 | 6,570.00 | 360.00 | 6,930.00 | 22.5 | 20,025.00 | 360.00 | 20,385.00 | |
| 23.0 | 6,716.00 | 360.00 | 7,076.00 | 23.0 | 20,470.00 | 360.00 | 20,830.00 | |
| 23.5 | 6,862.00 | 360.00 | 7,222.00 | 23.5 | 20,915.00 | 360.00 | 21,275.00 | |
| 24.0 | 7,008.00 | 360.00 | 7,368.00 | 24.0 | 21,360.00 | 360.00 | 21,720.00 | |
| 24.5 | 7,154.00 | 360.00 | 7,514.00 | 24.5 | 21,805.00 | 360.00 | 22,165.00 | |
| 25.0 | 7,300.00 | 360.00 | 7,660.00 | 25.0 | 22,250.00 | 360.00 | 22,610.00 | |
| For each credit hour over 25, $292 per credit hour will be assessed for residents and $890 per credit hour for non-residents | ||||||||
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