STEM Education, Ed.S.

At Florida Tech, you’ll study in an environment that lives and breathes science, technology, engineering and math—that's why we're known as Florida’s STEM University.

With a long-standing reputation for excellence in STEM fields and decades of experience in STEM-focused teacher education, Florida Tech is the ideal place to grow your career and make a lasting difference in education.

Students have participated in and presented their work at state conferences such as the Florida Association of Science Teachers and the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics and national/international conferences such as the National Science Teaching Association, the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Future of Education Technology Conference. Many have published their work, as well.

Presenting at conferences and publishing your work is a great way to strengthen your résumé and establish yourself as an emerging professional in STEM education.

STEM is more than science and math. Many organizations in the U.S. follow the guidelines of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which uses a broader definition of STEM subjects that includes subjects in the fields of chemistry, computer and information technology science, engineering, geosciences, the life sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy, the social sciences (anthropology, economics, psychology and sociology) and STEM education and learning research.

This comprehensive approach ensures that various disciplines contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation are included under the STEM umbrella.

Florida Tech’s location in the heart of the Space Coast, home to one of the nation’s largest high-tech and research-driven workforces, offers outstanding opportunities for STEM education students.

You’ll be near leading companies, research labs, government agencies and environmental organizations, making it an ideal setting for internships, collaboration and career development. Our 130-acre campus is just south of NASA-Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral, a region where science and innovation thrive.

Outside the lab, enjoy 72 miles of Atlantic coastline, the biodiverse Indian River Lagoon and easy access to the Florida Keys and Orlando’s world-famous attractions—a perfect mix of academic focus and coastal living.

Applicants to the program should hold a master’s degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) or a related area of education, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Some teaching experience, as well as research experience gained during a bachelor’s or master’s degree, may be helpful for Ed.S. study, but neither is required for admission.

For more information, please see our graduate admission requirements.