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A professor in front of a whiteboard: Explore the Certificate in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) offered by Regent University.

Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

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The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) equips K-6 teachers to improve STEM literacy among elementary students and keep them engaged in the skills and careers associated with the STEM fields. The blended on-campus/online format allows working educational professionals the flexibility to successfully complete coursework while working full- or part-time.

  • Complete 10 credit hours at the master’s level.
  • Gain insight and confidence in how to effectively incorporate STEM instruction into the classroom.
  • Design integrated curriculum using effective instructional strategies that promote critical thinking and creative solutions for real-world challenges.

This certificate may help advance your career in teaching and administration by equipping you as an expert in your field.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
ESTM 500Stepping into STEM1
Principles for effective STEM instruction in the elementary classroom. Explicit connections among STEM practices and state and national standards.
ESTM 501Inquiry through STEM3
Principles associated with inquiry based instruction and the connections between science and engineering practices including question development, use of models and simulations, and designing and planning investigations.
ESTM 502Mathematics & STEM3
Mathematics and computational thinking as fundamental tools for representing physical variables found in solving real world problems. Illustrating the connection between mathematics and science, problem solving strategies using real world problems, using manipulatives to teach math skills.
ESTM 503Developing STEM based Curriculum3
Principles of designing an integrated elementary STEM through an examination of integrated curriculum models, problem-based and/or project-based learning activities, and effective instructional strategies that promote critical and creative thinking.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

SessionSemester Check-InSession Start Date
Session AFriday, August 15Monday, August 25
Session BFriday, October 17Monday, October 27
Session CWednesday, January 7Monday, January 12
Session DFriday, March 6Monday, March 16
Session EFriday, May 1Monday, May 11
Session FFriday, June 12Monday, June 22

Application Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

CertificateTuition Cost Per Credit HourTotal CreditsTuition Cost for Certificate
Certificate in the Law & Higher Education$2509$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Artificial Intelligence for Education$25012$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism$25012$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Career Switcher$25024$6,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education$2509$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership$25012$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design$25010$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers$25012-14$3,000-$3,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)$25010$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate$25015-18$3,750-$4,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12$25015$3,750
Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL)$2509$2,250

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$750
Library Orientation$50 (one-time)

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

“The program offered a great financing opportunity for teachers, and it also had that caliber of education I was looking for but at a reasonable price. Plus, it’s local, yet also accessible from a distance.”
Kristin Garmin, M.Ed. , 2016 Reading Specialist (with endorsement)
“As I pondered what do to with the rest of my life when I retired from the Navy, I knew I wanted a job that made me feel valuable and one in which I felt I was making a difference. Thanks to Regent's Career Switcher Program, I know in my heart that as a teacher I do that every day.”
Beth Lambert, M.Ed., 2010 Senior Curriculum Developer
“When I felt called to teaching after a career in the military, Regent University bridged the gap and laid a solid, Christian-based path for me to follow.”
John Pienkowski, M.Ed., 2017 Level II Career Switcher
“One of my professors actually called me while I was in the program. That really opened up the door for me. Even though I'm doing this online, I still have a person and a face to talk to. Just having those lines of communication is awesome.”
Rahni Jenkins, MA, 2016
“After a month of online learning at Regent, I thought, 'Man, this is the best thing!' Not only did I get to learn my discipline, I got to learn how my values and my beliefs can be intertwined into my discipline.”
Shaketta D. Thomas, Ed.S. - Educational Psychology, 2017; M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction, 2013 Testing Director & Program Specialist, Virginia Department of Corrections