Science Teachers for Rural America - A Post-Baccalaureate STEM Teacher Licensure Project

Fort Hays State University created a post-baccalaureate program to increase the number of secondary science or mathematic teachers to meet the demand of rural school districts. This program is a competitive award program for individuals who have obtained a bachelor's degree in science or mathematics and are considering a teaching career. Individuals selected for one of the six awards will receive a $24,066 stipend to complete coursework in a special post-baccalaureate program leading to full teaching licensure. The curriculum will be delivered primarily online with field experiences and student teaching completed in a rural school district.

In addition to preparation for teaching, resources will be provided to support travel to the Kansas Association of Teachers of Science Conference, payment of testing fees, and extended support over the first three years of teaching. NSF Grant# Due 2151122

Stipend of $24,066 divided over the course of the 1 year program.