A Colorado School of Mines Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering with a focus in STEM Education is more than an engineering degree. This degree provides hands-on experiences from the start, including working on real-world challenges in interdisciplinary teams and mastering all phases of problem definition, concept generation, and solution implementation that relates to teaching. Earning a Design Engineering degree at Mines means you develop deep expertise in integrative design, which enables you to bridge traditional problem-solving approaches to engineering, creative design, and social sciences in the classroom. Alternatively, you can choose a different Mines major and pursue a teaching minor which also leads to teacher licensure.

The Teach@Mines flexible programs combine all the strengths of Mines’ technical degrees with courses in science education, culminating in a two-semester, client-sponsored Capstone design project which allows you to chart your own path and pursue projects and coursework that support your passion! The courses required to gain teacher licensure on both the STEM education major and minor paths are designed to be completed in two years. You will be technically skilled, experienced with innovating and problem-solving, able to collaborate across diverse disciplines, and ready to lead and innovate in any organizational setting. In addition to traditional engineering or design careers in technology and industry, BS in DE graduates are uniquely suited to contribute technical design expertise to classrooms in America or around the world making them ideal candidates for STEM Teaching positions. Your opportunities are endless!