STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Education Endorsement

The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s PDE STEM education endorsement program is designed for post-baccalaureate candidates who have an Instructional I or Instructional II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. The 4 core courses, competencies, and experience that consist of 12 credit hours are designed to provide instruction in research-based best practice with embedded practical implementation of the practices. Participants will have a variety of assignments ranging from research and reflection of theory and best practice to practical applications in designing instructional objects and facilitating student discussions. Each course has essential field experience/job-embedded activities appropriate to developmental level. A DeSales graduate certificate is available for those that do not hold a PDE Instructional 1 or 2 certification.