Transdisciplinary Competencies (Graduate Certificate)

This program is geared for those who currently teach or plan to teach at the middle or high school level and have an interest in promoting project based learning, design thinking, and other STEM related skills. Learning focuses on developing STEM knowledge and facilitation skills to engage pupils in exciting, hands-on experiences. Specifically, candidates earn six badges on: STEM Content Knowledge, STEM Facilitation, STEM Project Based Learning Design and Implementation; and Assessing STEM related products. This program is competency-driven, ensuring graduates of this program are fully prepared to facilitate STEM Education at New Hampshire’s middle and high school levels. Candidates in this program learn essential transdisciplinary knowledge and skills enabling them to collaborate effectively across content areas regardless of certification area. This is a valued skill in today’s middle and high schools as they increasingly implement project based learning and authentic assessments. This certificate does not lead to New Hampshire certification/licensure in teaching.