Dual Qualification
Dual Qualification allows students to earn a degree in their chosen STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field and a teaching certification at the same time. Through the AAMUTeach program, students gain both deep content knowledge in their major and the skills needed to teach that subject effectively in middle or high schools.
I began college pursuing engineering, but AAMUTeach helped me discover my passion for teaching. I graduated in four years with both engineering skills and teaching credentials. Now I teach engineering design and robotics, blending both worlds.
Available Dual Qualification Programs:
🧬 Biology Education
• Teach life sciences in grades 6-12
• Focus: General biology, anatomy, environmental science
• Career paths: High school teacher, curriculum developer
🧪 Chemistry Education
• Become a certified chemistry teacher
• Focus: General chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry
• Career paths: High school teacher, lab coordinator
⚛️ Physics Education
• Teach physics and physical science
• Focus: Classical physics, modern physics, astronomy
• Career paths: High school teacher, STEM coordinator
📊 Mathematics Education
• Teach mathematics grades 6-12
• Focus: Algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics
• Career paths: Math teacher, instructional coach
4-Year Journey Overview:
Year 1: Foundation Building
• Core STEM coursework begins
• Introduction to Education courses
• Classroom observations start
• Join AAMUTeach learning community
Year 2: Skill Development
• Advanced STEM content courses
• Education theory and methods
• Tutoring and mentoring experience
• Teaching techniques workshops
Year 3: Practice & Application
• Specialized STEM content
• Student teaching practicum
• Classroom management training
• Lesson planning and assessment
Year 4: Mastery & Certification
• Capstone STEM courses
• Full semester student teaching
• Certification exam preparation
• Job placement assistance
Where Our Graduates Work:
🏫 Teaching Positions
• Middle school STEM teacher
• High school subject specialist
• STEM coordinator
• Curriculum developer
🏭 Industry Opportunities
• Research and development
• Quality control specialist
• Technical consultant
• Corporate training
🎓 Advanced Education
• Master's in Education
• Graduate STEM programs
• Educational leadership
• Curriculum and instruction
