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M.Ed. in STEM Education

Earn your master’s in one year or less!

  • TOTAL COST

    $8,675*
  • NEXT START DATE

    May 19, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    12 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    31

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Take Your STEM Pedagogy to the Next Level

Develop advanced knowledge in STEM education to cultivate and inspire skill development and scientific inquiry in K-16 students. With a master’s in STEM at ACE, you’ll gain innovative, research-based practices and strategies that engage students and enhance their scientific literacy. The practical coursework prepares you to create engaging learning environments, integrate technology into curricula and more. 

You’ll also gain the leadership and communication skills needed to promote education in STEM as its prevalence continues to grow with today’s evolving technology landscape. Whether you’re looking to become a leader or enhance your pedagogy, this program will prepare you to make an impact in STEM education. 

Students located within the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom have the option to complete a portion of this program through the National Institute of STEM Education (NISE) by pursuing a National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST). After completing the NCST through NISE, the certificate transfers into our program as six credits, taking the place of two courses: SCI5243** and SCI5263.**


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost M.Ed. in STEM Education

Total Tuition

31 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,285

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1240 Technology and Library Fee
(31 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit)

$1,390

Total Program Cost

$8,675*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$8,675
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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

May 19, 2025 Term

May 16, 2025

Application Due

May 16, 2025

Payment Due

May 19, 2025

Term Start

May 23, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Jun 22, 2025

Term End

June 09, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 08, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

ED5023

Assessment Strategies

3 Semester Credits

SCI5233

Inventing and Reinventing Mathematics and Science Curriculum

3 Semester Credits

SCI5223

Modern Learning and Integrated Science Education

3 Semester Credits

SCI5213

Engaging Diversity in the Science Classroom

3 Semester Credits

SCI5203

Foundations of Integrated Science Education

3 Semester Credits

ED5383

Principles of Integration

3 Semester Credits

SCI5253

Building Scientific Understanding in Students

3 Semester Credits

ED5253

Cognition and Critical Thinking

3 Semester Credits

CI5113

Design of Integrated Curriculum

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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