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STEM Certificate Program For Educators

Empower your students through hands-on, inclusive STEM learning

STEM doesn’t have to feel intimidating — or reserved for “tech teachers.”


At Maryville, we believe every educator can bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life through creative, accessible, and equitable teaching.

Teachers smiling and holding boxes of Lego.

The STEM Certificate Program helps you gain the confidence, tools, and strategies to weave real-world STEM learning into your classroom — no matter your subject area or grade level.
You’ll earn your certificate through engaging, hands-on projects guided by expert educators who actually get what it’s like to be in today’s classrooms.

What You’ll Experience

  • Hands-on learning: Build, create, and problem-solve through makerspace, robotics, and coding projects.

  • Research-based best practices: Learn how to integrate STEM using methods proven to deepen understanding and engagement.

  • Collaborative community: Join a supportive cohort of educators who share ideas, feedback, and encouragement.

  • Practical classroom tools: Walk away with ready-to-implement lessons, templates, and materials you can use the next day.

Program Details

Spring 2026 (Virtual Session)
📅 January 13 – April 28
🕔 Tuesdays, 5:00–8:30 p.m.

Summer 2026 (In-Person Session)
📅 June 1 – 12
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Maryville University Campus

Cost & Credit Options

  • Program Cost: $990

  • Optional Credit Hours: 6 graduate credits available for an additional $720

  • Payment Plan: Pay in full or choose 3 installments of $330

    • 1st payment due at registration

    • Remaining two payments due by Dec 15 (spring) or May 15 (summer)
      💬 Have questions? Email groberts1@maryville.edu

🎓 Scholarships available for current Maryville undergraduate students 

Topics You'll Explore

Here are just a few of the fun topics covered during our time together.

Makerspace Design

Novel Engineering

Robotics and Coding

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Playful Learning

You'll leave with:

  • Confidence to teach STEM in your classroom

  • Real lessons and materials to use right away

  • A respected certification that boosts your PD portfolio

  • A community of educators passionate about equity and innovation

Ready to Get Started?

Earn your certificate. Empower your classroom.
Join a program that makes STEM learning exciting, practical, and doable for every teacher.

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I earned my STEM certificate through a scholarship from Maryville University Spring of 2023. With my STEM certification, I incorporate STEM learning in my classroom, and I am a member of our school’s “Panthers Who STEM” team that leads our PreK-2 STEM Club and presents at STEM conferences across the area.

Kimberly Berry

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