K-12 STEM Education Micro-Credential

Passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics? The K-12 STEM Education Micro-Credential, starting Fall 2026, offers an innovative competency-based pathway for students to develop and showcase their skills in these high-demand fields.

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Earn your TWU K-12 STEM Education Micro-Credential

Participate in targeted hands-on learning experiences, and stand out to school district leadership and future employers by demonstrating your real-world STEM expertise.

  • Enhance STEM teaching competencies
  • Provide hands-on STEM experiences for K-12 students
  • Foster innovation in K-12 STEM education

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This micro-credential is a strategic, low-risk way to deepen your expertise without adding academic credit hours. You can enhance your study with at least 10 in-person hours of learning activites that include STEM lesson design, implementation and reflection connected to authentic K-12 contexts and more.

Structured to help you build confidence working with students on STEM concepts, the K-12 STEM Education Micro-Credential will enhance your career readiness and employability. 

Additional benefits include:

  • Unmatched hands-on experience with feedback and guidance from TWU faculty and partners
  • Stand out when applying with a specific, skill-focused line under "Certifications" or "Professional Development" on your resume and job applications 
  • Digital badge to add to your resume, electronic portfolio, LinkedIn and email signature

Time Requirements

Full Timeline: September 2026 - August 2027

  • Two semesters + two summer terms
  • Allows students to get credit for hands on experiences during summer terms

Expedited Timeline: September 2026 - May 2027

  • One Fall & One Spring semester
  • Allows student to earn the micro-credential in a shorter time frame if all work is completed and hands-on hours log is turned in by May 2027

Eligibility Criteria for TWU Students

Requirements for Undergraduate Students

  • Letter of support from one course instructor
  • Completed EDUC 2003 with grade of C or better (students seeking teacher certification, verified through TWU Self Service)
  • Enrolled in a program that leads to teacher certification (if other program, we ask you  to provide a justification, verified through TWU Self Service)
  • Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher

Requirements for Graduate Students

  • Letter of support from faculty advisor or course instructor
  • Completed 12 hours of graduate coursework (verified through TWU Self Service)
  • Enrolled in a graduate program within the School of Education (if other program, we ask you to provide a justification, verified through TWU Self Service)

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Applications are now open!

Application deadline: June 1, 2026

Cost: $10 upon completion 

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Contact

Michaine Ashley, EdD
Assistant Professor, School of Education
mashley@twu.edu 
940-898-2207

Page last updated 1:40 PM, February 25, 2026