UCA STEMteach Policies

 

• 7-12 mathematics
• 7-12 life science/biology
• 7-12 physics
• 7-12 chemistry
• 4-12 computer science

Candidates are required to earn a C or better in all STEMteach courses to earn credit toward their minor degree.

1. Candidates are required to be admitted to the STEMteach program before STEM 2301; complete a background check and a child maltreatment check through the Office of Candidate Services.
2. Attendance is crucial for STEMteach courses due to the amount of class participation and team/group work. Points will be deducted for absences and tardies. See your courses’ syllabi for specific information.
3. Extensive early field (teaching and observing 2 hours each week) is required for STEM 2301 (spring only) and STEM 3300 (fall only). Please remember to make adjustments to include travel time when creating your course schedules.

For a 4-12 Computer Science license, students need to complete one of the following majors + the STEM education minor + the Computer Science Praxis Content Knowledge (5652) + Praxis PLT (5624):

• Computer Science

For a 7-12 Mathematics license, students need to complete one of the following majors + the STEM education minor + the Mathematics Praxis Content Knowledge (5161) + Praxis PLT (5624):

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics Education

For a 7-12 Biology/Life Science license, students need to complete one of the following majors + the STEM education minor + the Biology Praxis Content Knowledge (5235) + Praxis PLT (5624):

• Biology
• Environmental Science, Biology track

For a 7-12 Chemistry Science license, students need to complete one of the following majors + the STEM education minor + the Chemistry Praxis Content Knowledge (5245) + Praxis PLT (5624):

• Chemistry
• Environmental Science, Chemistry Track

For a 7-12 Physics Science license, students need to complete one of the following majors + the STEM education minor + the Physics Praxis Content Knowledge (5265) + Praxis PLT (5624)

• Physics