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STEM Education

  • Minor

Spark Curiosity. Ignite Discovery

Are you passionate about inspiring others through science, technology, engineering, or math? The STEM education minor equips students with the skills to promote active, hands-on, and collaborative learning in STEM fields. Whether you’re planning a career in teaching or looking to apply your STEM knowledge in community outreach, museums, after-school programs, or other informal learning environments, this minor provides practical strategies for making STEM accessible and engaging. Open to both education and non-education majors, the program is ideal for students who want to enhance their ability to teach, mentor, or lead in STEM-related fields—no matter the setting.

Learn more about our education program here.

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Program Highlights

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STEM Education Club

The STEM Education Club brings together students who are passionate about teaching and promoting science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and community outreach. Open to all majors, the club offers opportunities to lead STEM events, develop creative teaching skills, and inspire the next generation of learners.

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Experienced and Approachable Instructors

Education faculty at Saint Vincent College bring extensive real-world experience, blending practical knowledge with a supportive, student-centered approach. As former teachers, administrators, and specialists, they offer relevant insights and personalized guidance. This experience makes them approachable mentors, committed to preparing future educators for success in diverse teaching environments.

PA Integrative STEM Endorsement

The Pennsylvania Department of Education offers an Integrative STEM Education Endorsement for educators who want to enhance their ability to teach STEM subjects through innovative, interdisciplinary methods. Candidates seeking teacher certification will be eligible for this endorsement upon completion of their initial certification, recognizing their expertise in creating engaging, hands-on STEM learning experiences.

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates with a STEM education minor are equipped to teach STEM concepts in both classroom and community settings, design hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences, and support learners in developing critical skills for today’s careers. They also serve as advocates for STEM equity and engagement across diverse educational environments. 

Alumni will go on to successful careers as:

For Education Majors:

  • STEM teacher (K–8 or middle school)
  • STEM curriculum specialist
  • Instructional technology coach
  • STEAM program coordinator
  • PA-certified teacher with Integrative STEM Endorsement

For Non-Education Majors:

  • STEM outreach coordinator (museums, science centers, nonprofits)
  • Youth program director (after-school or summer STEM programs)
  • Corporate trainer or education consultant in STEM industries
  • Environmental education specialist
  • Robotics or coding instructor (informal or private sector)

Curriculum Requirements

The STEM education minor helps you bridge the gap between today’s scientific knowledge and tomorrow’s innovations. Designed for education majors and students in related fields, this 18–20 credit program blends STEM content with coursework focused on effective STEM teaching practices.

You’ll learn how to adapt to rapidly evolving technology and prepare others to thrive in careers that may not even exist yet. If you're pursuing teacher certification, this minor also makes you eligible for the PA Integrative STEM Education Endorsement once you complete your initial licensure.

  • Required Courses

    Prerequisites for Non-education Majors (3 credits)

    • ED 205 Strategies and Techniques of Instruction

    STEM Courses (18 credits)

    • INTS 101/ENGR 100 Introduction to Integrated Science/Introduction to Engineering
    • ED 214 Interdisciplinary STEM Approaches and Connections
    • ED 319 Inquiry Investigation, Design, and Assessment in STEM Education
    • ED 385 Applied Practicum in STEM Learning
    • STEM Content Electives

Facilities and Resources

Makerspace in Latimer Library

The Makerspace at Saint Vincent College is a dynamic, hands-on learning environment essential to education programs. Equipped with tools for 3D printing, robotics, coding, and more, it helps students explore creative teaching strategies that integrate STEM and arts. Whether designing interactive science experiments, creating art projects with new technology, or developing games that support mathematical concepts, education majors gain practical experience in designing engaging hands-on activities for 21st-century classrooms.

Click here for a virtual tour of Makerspaces

Education Technology Lab

The Education Technology Lab is a dynamic hub designed to prepare future educators for the modern classroom. Featuring state-of-the-art tools such as a Promethean Board, telepresence robots, and iPads, the lab enables students to engage with cutting-edge educational technology. The Promethean Board, telepresence robots, and iPads collectively enhance interactive learning, remote collaboration, and digital literacy, equipping education majors with the skills and confidence to effectively incorporate technology into diverse learning settings.

Engineering Lab

STEM education minors benefit from access to the Engineering Lab, a creative space designed to support hands-on exploration and project-based learning. Used in both coursework and special projects, the lab offers opportunities to engage with real-world engineering processes and problem-solving strategies. For future educators, it serves as a valuable environment to experience STEM in action—building the confidence and creativity needed to design engaging, inquiry-driven lessons that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in the classroom.

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