Course Design
The course values of the International Master Program in STEM education place much emphasis on theory and practice, including STEM content knowledge, STEM in education, research methodology, and STEM selective supporting courses. Thus, this program could help students enhance the ability of independent research in STEM education.
The program structure of the International Master Program in STEM Education is as below:
Course credits of International Master Program inSTEM Education:
- Required courses credits: 9 credits (including 6 credits for the thesis)
- Elective courses credits: 21 credits
- Completing a Master’s degree thesis or a technical report on the basis of the Degree Conferral Act, Article 7 (Ministry of Education, 2018)
Core Competence:
- Academic discourse and communicative skills
- International perspectives and multicultural understanding
- STEM Specialized Content Knowledge and STEM Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- Inquiry-based and interdisciplinary approaches in STEM education
- Analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and innovative skills