The STEM Teaching minor (UTeach) is designed to give STEM majors the opportunity to investigate and prepare for a career in teaching math, science or engineering in high school. The program is open to science, math, computer science and engineering students. The courses focus on teaching math, science and engineering using an inquiry-based approach and project-based instruction.
For the latest course information please visit the UMass Lowell online Academic Catalog.
Initial Teacher Licensure
For those students who want to pursue a Massachusetts initial teaching license upon completion of the STEM Teaching minor, students need to complete the one-semester, six-credit teaching practicum, teaching full time in a high school classroom.
For additional information, please contact Sumudu Lewis, program coordinator.