Associate Professor Catalano, Graduate Program Director, 516-463-5956
This advanced certificate program prepares elementary school teachers for on-site positions as school and district STEM specialists who serve as resources to their peer teachers. They will be prepared in STEM content, pedagogical alternatives, reform-based curriculum, multiple assessment methodologies and leadership skills.
This program is intended for teachers who have master’s degrees, are currently certified in elementary education and who are seeking continued professional development. Students who complete this program will:
- Know mathematics and science curriculum and pedagogy.
- Understand how engineering design improves content knowledge.
- Be able to effectively integrate computer technology into multi-subject lessons.
- Realized the importance of hand-on collaborative learning.
- Recognize students as diverse learners with a variety of learning styles.
On average, students complete this program in one academic year.