Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in STEM Undergraduate Education

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 9.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 13.0601
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 25-1081

About the Program

The certificate develops an integrated understanding of how students learn in undergraduate STEM contexts and how instruction can be designed to support that learning. Learners engage with evidence-based pedagogy, active learning, assessment, inclusive teaching, and the relationship between disciplinary knowledge and instruction. They build skills in designing and implementing instructional strategies, analyzing student thinking, evaluating teaching, and connecting research in STEM education to practice. The program also supports the development of a professional stance that values student thinking, continuous improvement, and expanding access and success in STEM fields.

Courses model the pedagogies being studied through active participation, discussion, and collaborative work. Learners engage in micro-teaching, classroom observations, lesson design, and iterative refinement of instructional materials. The development of a teaching portfolio, including philosophy statements, lesson plans, and reflections, provides a structure for integrating learning across experiences.

Graduates are prepared for academic and professional pathways that involve teaching and mentoring and instructional design STEM contexts. The certificate supports preparation for faculty roles and positions students well for further study in curriculum design, program evaluation, and educational research. It also strengthens participants’ ability to contribute to broader impact efforts within STEM careers. While the certificate does not lead to licensure, it provides a strong foundation for further graduate study in STEM education.

The certificate is distinguished by its interdisciplinary design and alignment with Drexel’s student-focused perspective on learning. Faculty expertise from STEM disciplines and education ensures that pedagogy remains closely connected to disciplinary practice.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM discipline. Potential students without a degree in a STEM content area will be considered with supporting letters of recommendation from STEM faculty members at institutions of higher learning.

Program Requirements

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the School of Education.