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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Homecoming

In 1924, NSU hosted its first-ever homecoming. One hundred years later, NSU and the Alumni Association invite you to return to NSU for the centennial celebration - Forever Green.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

STEM Education Certificate

Purpose

Students can complete the embedded certificate as a part of their Science Education, M. Ed. program. The certificate is also available for students in the Mathematics Education, M. Ed. and Instructional Leadership: Professional Enhancement, M.Ed. programs through guided course selection. The STEM Education Certificate program is designed for people interested in STEM Education including:

  • Informal educators such as those professionals working at zoos or museums.
  • Teachers who hold an initial teaching certification in any discipline K-12 or are pursuing alternative certification (*This program will NOT lead to an initial teaching certification).
  • Teachers in STEM areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  • Teachers in non-STEM disciplines who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills associated with STEM education.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Utilize knowledge of STEM and 21st Century Skills to implement innovative pedagogy.
  2. Acquire an understanding of a body of knowledge related to improving instructional effectiveness and the supporting research evidence, including its strengths and its limitations.
  3. Create and implement appropriate experiential-based learning opportunities that facilitate student mastery of standards-based STEM content
  4. Acquire leadership skills in STEM areas.

STEM Education Certificate

OSRHE Program Code: 022
CIP Code: 131316
Certificate Code: 7721

Required Courses - 9 hours


Total = 12 hrs

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Degree Available At

  • Online
  • Tahlequah
  • Broken Arrow

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Minority Students

$48,195,863

Total Aid Disbursed in 2020-2021

1,471

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