Becoming an Engineer– Online Professional Development Course
This 2-credit online course addresses the thinking, purpose, skill set and mind set of an Engineer. Teachers and students alike will be delighted to realize that engineering is not a dry field but is rather a field that combines creativity with science, math, and design.
UMass Global University Course Code: EDRU 9962
Course Description
This course covers the following main topics related to a career path:
Chapter 1, What IS Engineering? Six Branches, Infinite Possibilities
Chapter 2, Engineering Legends & Breakthroughs, Stories That Changed the World
Chapter 3, How Engineers Think, The Engineering Design Process
Chapter 4, Engineering in Action, Real-World Scenarios
Chapter 5, The Math & Science Behind Engineering, Why It All Makes Sense
Chapter 6, The Future of Engineering, AI, Space, Biotech & Smart Cities
Chapter 7, Your Engineering Career Roadmap, Jobs, Degrees & Next Steps
Number of Professional Development Credits / Salary Points
Teachers throughout California and the U.S. can earn 2 professional development credits by completing this online course or 2 graduate level credits (awarded through University of Massachusetts Global, formerly known as Brandman University).
Target Audience
This course is designed for all types of 6 through 12th grade teachers, including: early childhood education teachers, elementary school teachers, middle school teachers, high school teachers, special education teachers, staff, and administrators.
Additional Information/Questions
Here’s additional information about the Becoming an Engineer online professional development course:
- This course is 100% online – the coursework and interaction.
- You’ll have six months to complete all of your coursework from the date that you purchase this online course. If you’re enrolled in three or more 2-credit online courses simultaneously, upon request, you’ll be allowed one year to complete the course.
- Once you’ve successfully completed the Becoming an Engineer course, you’ll earn 2 Professional Development Graduate credits.
If you have any questions about this course, please email help@education4equity.com.
Related Courses
Becoming a Lawyer
Becoming a Finance/Accountant
Resource
Resource: This online professional development class has been approved by UMass (University of Massachusettes).
