Cover/Signature Page - Abbreviated Template/Abbreviated Template with Curriculum
Institution Submitting Request: Utah Valley University
Proposed Title: Elementary STEM Endorsement Program
School or Division or Location: School of Education
Department(s) or Area(s) Location: Graduate Studies
Recommended Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code5 (for new programs): 13.1399
Proposed Beginning Date (for new programs): Fall 2016
Institutional Board of Trustees’ Approval Date: 9/10/2015
Proposal Type (check all that apply):
Regents’ General Consent Calendar Items
R401-5 OCHE Review and Recommendation; Approval on General Consent
Calendar
SECTION NO.
ITEM
5.1.1
Minor*
5.1.2
Emphasis*
X
Endorsements, K-12 Teaching
5.2.1
Certificate of Proficiency*
5.2.3
Graduate Certificate*
New Administrative Unit
5.4.1
Administrative Unit Transfer
Administrative Unit Restructure
Administrative Unit Consolidation
New Center
New Institute
5.4.2
New Bureau
5.5.1
Out-of-Service Area Delivery of Programs
Program Transfer
Program Restructure
5.5.2
Program Consolidation
5.5.3
Name Change of Existing Programs
Program Discontinuation
5.5.4
Program Suspension
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Program
5.5.5
Reinstatement of Previously Suspended Administrative Unit
*Requires “Section V: Program Curriculum” of Abbreviated Template
Chief Academic Officer (or Designee) Signature:
I certify that all required institutional approvals have been obtained prior to submitting this request to the
Office of the Commissioner.
Signature
____________________
Date: 8/25/15
Printed Name: Jeffrey Olsen, Senior VP—Academic Affairs
Program Request - Abbreviated Template
Utah Valley University
Elementary STEM Endorsement Program
5/16/13
Section I: Request
The School of Education at Utah Valley University requests permission to offer an endorsement in
Elementary STEM effective Fall 2016. This program was approved by the Board of Trustees on 9/10/2015.
Section II: Need
The Utah Valley University endorsement program for Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics (STEM) is geared to providing professional development and best practices for practicing
teachers in grades K-8. The goal of this program is to enhance educators’ understandings of key concepts
in STEM areas so that they may better serve the needs of their students in the 21st century.
The Elementary STEM Endorsement signifies that teachers have completed a course of study that has
provided them extended, specialized knowledge of instructional tools and strategies for effective instruction
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for elementary students, along with increased
understanding of the current body of research on STEM teaching and learning. This endorsement is
supported by grant efforts by the Utah State Office of Education and the STEM Action Center in the
Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Similar programs are available at other state institutions, but
UVU would be the only public institution offering these face-to face endorsement classes in Utah and
Summit Counties. Students completing the coursework for this endorsement could also receive partial
credit toward a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at UVU.
Section III: Institutional Impact
The proposed program may increase enrollments in the instructional programs in the School of Education.
Because these classes are designed to address the needs of practicing teachers, they will be administered
by the School of Education’s coordinator of graduate studies. Initially, classes will be taught by School of
Education approved instructors within local school districts. District instructors must meet the minimum
qualifications for UVU adjunct instructors. No new physical facilities or modification to existing facilities will
be required. Additional specialized equipment will be supplied with funds from a STEM Action Center grant.
Section IV: Finances
This endorsement (like other endorsements provided by UVU) is offered in conjunction with LEAs. Under
the supervision and within the requirements of the School of Education, the LEA hires and pays the faculty
who teach these courses. Thus, UVU incurs no additional faculty or direct costs. This endorsement will
require some additional coordination and management effort by the Director of Graduate Studies in the
School of Education.
Section V: Program Curriculum
All Program Courses (with New Courses in Bold)
Course Prefix
and Number
Title
Credit Hours
Required Courses
EDUC 5750 or
EDUC 6750
Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3 Credits
EDUC 5760 or
EDUC 6760
Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3 credits
EDUC 5770 or
EDUC 6770
Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3 Credits
EDUC 5780 or
EDUC 6780
Nature of Science and Engineering
3 credits
EDUC 5790 or
EDUC 6790
STEM Practices with a Focus on Technology and ProblemBased Learning
3 credits
EDUC 5540 or
EDUC 6540
Teaching K-8 Data Analysis and Problem Solving
3 credits
Total Number of Credits
18
*6000 level courses are for students who are matriculated into the M.Ed. program. The 6000 level course
descriptions and assignments include greater emphasis on theoretical, empirical, and historical information
as it is related to classroom practice.
Program Schedule
Summer of First Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
EDUC 5540/6540
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Data Analysis and Problem Solving
Semester total:
Fall of First Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
EDUC 5780/6780
Course Title
Nature of Science & Engineering
3
Semester total:
Spring of First Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
EDUC 5790/6790
3
3
Credit
Hours
3
Course Title
Credit
Hours
STEM Practices, Technology and Problem-based Learning
3
Semester total:
Summer of Second Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
EDUC 5750/6750
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Energy in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3
Semester total:
Fall of Second Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
EDUC 5770/6770
Course Title
EDUC 5760/6760
3
Credit
Hours
Matter in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3
Semester total:
Fall of Second Year
(Course Prefix and Number)
3
Course Title
3
Credit
Hours
Force in STEM for Elementary Teachers
3
Semester total:
3