ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Concord University is currently seeking STEM degree holders interested in pursuing an online Master of Arts degree in teaching.
The university – through its Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship grant award from the National Science Foundation – is in the process of recruiting participants for its Spring cohort, through which individuals may qualify for tuition support, an annual stipend, free technology, and no-cost mentoring.
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Those holding degrees in STEN-related fields such as biology, chemistry, or mathematics are eligible to apply to become a fellow in the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Concord University. Participating fellows will complete 12 months of course work, earn a West Virginia Professional Teaching license, and will teach at a high-need school for a minimum of five years.
A $15,000 annual stipend will be awarded to fellows for the first four years they teach in a high-need school in the United
States.
The fully virtual program provides professional education courses and clinical experiences like student teaching necessary to prepare individuals to teach in specific content areas such as Pre-K, 5-Adult, and 9-Adult.
Eligible applicants will hold an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or mathematics with a 3.0 minimum grade point average. Successful candidates will also be able to present three letters of professional recommendation, a sufficient written statement of professional goals including reflection on classroom observation, and documentation of 10-to-20 hours of P-12 classroom observation within the last year. Candidates will also be required to participate successfully in the interview process.
Successful participants can be eligible to receive funds for textbooks and supplies, a technology package which includes a classroom set of state-of-the-art virtual reality headsets, and a personal laptop.
Also available will be funding for travel expenses and annual conference attendance, as well as funding for travel expenses associated with summer mentorship participation.
“This prestigious NSF program at Concord University is a game changer for teachers, students and employers,” said Department Education Chair for Concord University and head of the Noyce Scholarship Program, Dr. Andrea Campbell.
“While all teachers an individuals enrolled in programs to become teachers deserve financial support and incentives, this grant makes financial bonuses available to individuals with STEM content degrees to teach in those STEM areas. These areas tend to be difficult for most school districts to hire.”
For additional information on the Noyce Scholarship program, visit the Concord University website or reach out to Dr. Campbel by phone at (304) 384-5362 or by email at acampbel1@concord.edu.
