Pathway 1: Double Major Pathway for Undergraduate STEM Majors
Pathway 1 is for undergraduate STEM majors who commit to becoming a Noyce Scholar during their freshman or sophomore year and pursue a double major in a STEM content discipline and in secondary (Grade 7-12) science or mathematics education. Although they are expected to apply and commit to becoming a Noyce Scholar during their freshman and/or sophomore year, Pathway 1 students will receive Noyce funding during their junior and senior years (last 2 years) and will obtain their teaching licenses upon completing the senior year.
The Urban Cohort experience is integrated into Pathway 1 candidates’ undergraduate teacher education curriculum. Applicants will review the plan of study for the STEM discipline area they are interested in with Dr. Nazan Bautista (nubautista@miamioh.edu) at the time of their application. You can also review the plans of study.
Who Should Consider Pathway 1?
Undergraduates majoring in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) at Miami. Pathway 1 applicants must be in their freshman or sophomore year in their STEM degree program (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts). Applicants who have a minimum of 3.0 overall g.p.a. and have earned a C or better grade in required STEM content courses will be given a priority.
Requirements
- Pathway 1 applicants must be majoring in one of the STEM fields.
- Pathway 1 Noyce Scholars must obtain both a STEM degree (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) and a science/mathematics teacher education degree (Bachelor of Science) upon graduation.
- Pathway 1 applicants must be United States citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens (green card holders).
- Pathway 1 applicants must commit to
teach for 4 years in a high-needs district upon successful completion of their double major programs.
Admitted Scholars Will Receive
- Pathway 1 Noyce Scholars will receive $15,000 per year tuition support during their junior and senior years to successfully complete their double majors.
- Travel and accommodation support to attend Noyce conferences across the U.S.
- Participate in professional development seminars and workshops with mentor teachers in high-needs schools.
- Become familiar with the unique needs of the high-needs communities and schools that serve these communities
through participating in Urban Cohort’s immersion activities.
Commitments
- Upon graduation, Pathway 1 Noyce Scholars will be obligated to serve 4 years in a high-needs school district.
- Pathway 1 Noyce Scholars must successfully complete both a STEM degree (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) and a science/mathematics teacher education degree (Bachelor of Science) upon graduation. Scholars who decide to drop one of their majors will no longer be eligible to receive Noyce Scholarship.
- In addition to the requirements for their degree programs, Pathway 1 Noyce Scholars must participate and successfully complete all required Urban Cohort course and activities. Urban Cohort requirements are already embedded in the curriculum for Pathway 1 scholars.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Dr. Nazan Bautista at nubautista@miamioh.edu or (513) 529 7208.
