The 2024 CA STEAM Symposium

1.5 Units
California
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for CA STEAM Symposium Participants Only 

The 2024 CA STEAM Symposium provides access to two full days of banner keynotes which will challenge and inspire, peer-lead breakout sessions with actionable ideas to bring back to classrooms, a hands-on, interactive Makerspace, and opportunities to find out about the newest tools and resources in our Exhibit Hall. Rarely do we teach just one portion of the STEAM acronym. Connecting to the real-world requires cross-content work with the goal of helping students feel safe, known, supported, and fully engaged in learning. This event provides the opportunity to learn how to readily integrate STEAM practices into your learning environment, along with strategies and resources to address students’ and educators’ social & emotional well-being to support academic progress.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 classroom teachers, TOSAs, District Coaches who want to amplify their own sense of belonging to create conditions to nurture students agency, identity, and inclusion through joyful STEAM learning experiences. Symposium participants will explore new relevant practices and how to integrate STEAM into their classroom environment..

Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit:  Submit your Certificate of Attendance by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the symposium.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

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What You Will Learn

  • Integrate lessons across content areas
  • Heighten student engagement through authentic and interdisciplinary learning experiences
  • Provide students with relevant critical-thinking opportunities

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.