教育学学士-基础教育（科学，技术，工程和数学）

BAE基础教育课程以科学，技术，工程和数学为重点，其课程设计旨在帮助希望提高STEM学科技能并学习技巧以在21世纪有效吸引K-12学习者的教师。该课程的工作内容为教育工作者提供必要的知识，使他们获得STEM主题所需的专业知识，以解决挑战性问题并运用批判性思维技能。STEM计划使用技术工具，工程过程和数学语言，结合当前的研究和最佳实践以及实际经验，为学生提供扎实的科学基础。基础教育教师认证计划在初中和高年级时都在临床上嵌入。所有临床经验的主要目标是为实习生和教师提供多种机会，以将在课程学习中获得的知识应用到
Prepare to educate learners in grades K-8. Coursework paired with internships and residencies will allow you to obtain teacher certification after graduation and start a career in a high-demand specialty in education. The BAE program in elementary education with a concentration in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, collectively referred to as STEM, prepares students for certification in grades K-8 in the state of Arizona. This program includes coursework designed for students looking to advance their skills in STEM disciplines and wishing to learn techniques to effectively engage learners.<br><br>The program equips prospective educators with the specialized STEM knowledge they need to solve challenging problems and apply critical thinking skills. The elementary education STEM program offers students a firm grounding in the language, current research and best practices in STEM education.<br><br>Extensive professional experiences are built into this program to prepare students to enter the teaching profession after graduation. Graduates will complete internships prior to a full-time teaching residency. Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has developed a distinctive approach to teacher-preparation, which includes student participation in internships and residencies while receiving guidance and support from faculty members and highly qualified certified teachers. Professional experiences are designed to prepare graduates to work with mutually supportive colleagues to address the academic and social-emotional needs of learners.<br>Graduates earn an institutional recommendation from ASU for Arizona teacher certification in Elementary Education, K-8, and an endorsement in Structured English Immersion, preK-12, from the Arizona Department of Education. In order to teach in an Arizona public school, graduates must pass the appropriate Arizona educator exams: National Evaluation Series or Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments.