STEAM Endorsement

The University of North Georgia’s College of Education offers a fully online science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) endorsement for Georgia’s K–12 teachers. You’ll learn how to connect these disciplines through hands-on, interdisciplinary, and real-world learning.

Teachers learn strategies for arts integration, design thinking, visual literacy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration that foster creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in the classroom.

The endorsement may be taken for Professional Learning Units (PLUs) and is approved through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Program Quick Facts

• Online program, no campus visits required
• Asynchronous classes with some synchronous meetings
• Program length- 8 months total (16 PLUs)
• Current teacher certification is required for the GaPSC Endorsement
• Practice-based components are embedded in each PLU

What to expect

• To go beyond traditional STEM or STEAM training by developing as a reflective designer of learning. Our approach guides educators through a full cycle of visioning, design, implementation, documentation, and reflection.
• To expand your instructional practice by learning how to meaningfully connect science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics through engaging, real-world learning.
• Through inquiry-driven practice and interdisciplinary learning, you will apply your work directly in your classroom and examine student thinking through authentic, performance-based approaches.
• The result is a transformed way of teaching that is sustainable, impactful, and capable of shaping learning across classrooms, schools, and communities.

Part I: Foundations of STEAM 8 PLUs (80 hours) | Cost: $590

Establish a strong foundation in STEAM education by exploring how interdisciplinary learning, curiosity, and creative thinking deepen student understanding across content areas.

Educators examine strong examples of STEAM and key frameworks for inquiry, design, and problem-solving, and identify meaningful connections within their own curriculum.

Through guided reflection and exploration, participants begin to develop a clear vision for STEAM teaching and learning in their classroom and school context.

Part II: Designing and Implementing STEAM Learning 8 PLUs (80 hours) | Cost: $590

Focus on translating STEAM principles into classroom practice. Educators design and implement a standards-aligned STEAM learning experience that emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and real-world application.

Through implementation of project-based learning (PBL), participants document student learning, reflect on instructional decisions, and refine their approach to support deeper understanding.

The course culminates in sharing outcomes and strategies among cohort members to sustain and expand their understanding and application of STEAM.

Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.

Endorsement for Professional Learning Unit (PLU) Credit

• Financial aid is not available for PLU credit or non-degree seeking students. Students must be enrolled in a degree program to receive financial aid.

• Payment must be made in full by deadline. Make check payable to Pioneer RESA.
• Write 'STEAM Endorsement UNG' on the memo line.
• Mail check to: