Graduate Certificate in Maker Education

• 15 credits (non-credit option also offered)

• Starts Sept. 5, 2023

• Apply by Aug. 14, 2023

• Option for 100% online format

Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Maker Education

Limited Scholarships Available!

Learn to Create & Run a Makerspace

You will receive the education and resources necessary to start and supervise a makerspace, or projects using makerspace equipment (e.g., 3D printers).

Become Proficient in Maker-based Projects

You will gain proficiency in maker-based learning activities or projects. This includes the development of curricula and assessments meeting common standards in STEM subjects.

Improve Pedagogy

You will also explore how maker-centered projects can be leveraged as a vehicle for meaningful, discovery-based learning. This can be applied in the field of mathematics, science, computer science, as well as integrated STEM/STEAM curricula.

Testimonials

"The Maker Ed program was an invigorating experience that continues to enhance the important work I do with elementary learners everyday as STEAM instructor and technology coordinator. After collaborating with so many talented educators, honing my Maker Mindset, and exploring technologies in the Maker movement, I was inspired to pursue lifelong dreams of developing a STEAM Lab specifically for K-2 students. My learning at Rutgers not only gave me confidence to do this, but also in-depth knowledge that was crucial as I sought out these niche positions. Next year, I’ll be taking on a new role as the K-2 STEAM Instructor at an independent, progressive school in New York."

Jessica Cathcart, M.Ed.

Academic Technology Coordinator, Speyer School

"The lessons from these courses far extend the classroom and helped me advance in my career as a school library media specialist. When my district learned about my knowledge gathered from the program, they put me in charge of designing, budgeting, and opening our new makerspace. I was very well prepared to complete the endeavor and had much of the preparatory work done from the completion of the Maker Certificate."

Mary Beth Sieminski

Media Specialist, Hammonton High School 

"I know so much more about the design process, standards, and maker theory. I feel more confident teaching engineering design to my students."

Anonymous survey response

Credentials Earned

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Certificate

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Digital Badge

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Graduate Credits

Who is it for?

Professions

K-12 Educators
Librarians
Media Specialists
College Educators
Tech Enthusiasts
Those specializing in STEM or STEAM

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any field 

Interest in technology & innovation

Program Curriculum

Courses

Introduction to Design Thinking 

 3 credits, Fall 2023

Developing a Maker Mindset

3 credits, Spring 2024

Makerspace Safety & Emergency Lab 

3 credits, Summer Session 2024

Designing/Facilitating Maker-Centered Learning Environments

3 credits, Summer Session 2024

Maker Education Capstone 

3 credits, Fall 2024 

Courses offered again as needed in the future. 

Format

Classes are held online and at Rutgers Makerspace.

Classes to be held in late afternoon to early evening one day per week. 

The fall semester will begin Sept. 5th, 2023.

Total (15 credits)

A non-credit option will also be offered. 

The Power of Maker Education

People of all ages can blend digital and physical technologies to explore ideas and learn technical skills as they create new products. The rapidly expanding educational and artistic uses of makerspaces can have maximum impact in fostering a new wave of applied, multidisciplinary learning experiences. There is a growing recognition that maker-centered education can transform how and what people learn in STEM. Maker-centered learning is also seen as a leading vehicle for implementing new education standards in Climate Change, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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