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The Graduate Certificate in Learning STEM in Informal Contexts (LSIC) is a 12-hour program designed for anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge and skills related to learning in informal settings, including classroom teachers, informal/nonformal science (e.g., museum, zoo, aquaria) educators, or graduate students in STEM or natural science disciplines.

This program offers the opportunity for educators to:

• Learn about educational theory, research in practice, and how to evaluate learning in informal contexts.
• Engage in community-engaged scholarship through co-developed projects with community partners who provide informal learning opportunities.

More Information

Students must meet the following requirements for admission into the LSIC graduate certificate program:

• Have a BS/BA degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university or an MAT/MS/MED.
• Have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale on the most recent degree earned.

Applicant Information

• Delivery Method: On-Campus
• Entrance Exam: None
• Interview Required: None

Application Deadlines

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: October 15
• Summer: April 15

Plan Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours	Counts towards
Required Courses		6
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý551	Learning in Informal Contexts: Theory to Practice
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý552	Learning in Informal Contexts: Evaluation
Elective Courses		6
Select six hours of coursework from the following courses:
·¡°ä±õÌý723	Elementary STEM Learning in Informal Settings
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý550	Teaching Environmental Education (Pending ABGS Approval)
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý575	Foundations Of Science Education
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý531	Introduction to Research in Science Education
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý573	Design of Tools and Learning Environments in STEM Education
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý630	Independent Study in EMS
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý692	Research Projects In Mathematics and Science Education
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý791	Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education *
Total Hours		12

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·¡²Ñ³§Ìý791 Contemporary Research and Critical Issues in STEM Education is for Doctoral Students only.