Welcome to Get SET for STEM!
Welcome to Get SET for STEM!
The Arizona Department of Education wants to help teachers "Get SET for STEM!" This program offers Arizona educators $2,000 per year. An applicant may apply for multiple years to pursue coursework or programs that will:
1. Prepare with adding coursework to gain content knowledge to support a STEM area (calculus, physics, biology, etc.) or a CTE certificate, and
2. expand STEM teaching and learning & skills.
Who's eligible?
Arizona-certified teachers with a current contract at an Arizona public school are eligible to apply. This includes any educator who holds a certificate, including secondary teachers, K-8 teachers, SPED educators, etc. who are interested in building their STEM education skills. Coursework must be taken through a regionally or nationally accredited public or private post-secondary education institutions in Arizona, including community colleges and universities.
What’s an Applicant's Commitment?
Scholarship recipients agree to teach in Arizona public schools for three years after completing their coursework or program.
How often are scholarships awarded?
Applications are accepted year-round, and scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted prior to enrollment in a program or coursework. Funding is awarded directly to the recipient after submitting paperwork that provides proof of educator enrollment and payment for course or program.
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams to prepare to meet the requirements of a STEM-approved area or meet the requirements for a CTE certification. Scholarships can be used towards a college level course.
Examples of appropriate STEM coursework & programs include but are not limited to:
Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
- Neuroanatomy
Biology
- Introduction to Life Sciences
- Molecular Biology
Botany
- Forensic Botany
- Botany of the Sahara Desert
Chemistry
- Biochemistry Theory
- Introductory Chemistry
Computer Science
- Intro to Computer Science
- Basic Coding
Earth Science
- The Changing Earth
- History of the Earth
- Intro to Geology
Education Technology
- Technology for Educators
- Multimedia Strategies and Methods
Engineering
- Clinical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
- Environmental Education
- Aquatic Issues in the World
Industrial Technology
- Fundamentals of Business Systems Development
- Data Programming Languages
Mathematics
- Introduction to Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Applied Statistics
Middle Grades Mathematics
- Algebra Basic Concepts
- Discrete Mathematics
Physics
- Astrophysics I
- Introduction to Physics
Physical Science
- Introduction to Physical Science
- Patterns in Nature
Zoology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Animal Life in the Desert
Coursework should help current Arizona educators prepare for content exams and/or CTE certification or credentials for their teaching certificate. Scholarships can be used towards a college level course.
Examples of appropriate Career & Technical Education coursework include the following CTE areas:
- CTE Agriculture
- CTE Business and Marketing
- CTE Education and Training
- CTE Family and Consumer Sciences
- CTE Health Careers
- CTE Industrial and Emerging Technologies
Ready to get SET for STEM? Download the application and email it to [email protected].
Click here for the requirements for adding an approved subject area to your teaching certificate. More information can be found on our website or by contacting our Certification Team: [email protected] or 602-542-4367. For more information on how to qualify for a STEM-related area, please see the “Eligible STEM Coursework to Gain Content Knowledge in a STEM-related area”
For more information about the Get SET for STEM program, e-mail the Teacher Professional Development Inbox at [email protected].
For questions about Certification, e-mail [email protected] or call 602-542-4367.
