Masters in STEAM Education

Masters in STEAM Education at KUSOED

The Masters in STEAM Education at Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) is a two-year master’s program offered through the Department of STEAM Education. In the current KUSOED academic structure, the program is identified as Master of Education in STEAM Education (Two-Year).

It carries 60 credit hours across four semesters and accepts applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution. The two-year program commenced in 2024. Its curriculum combines education foundations, STEAM-focused courses, professional specialization, electives, practicum, art-integrated practice, and a capstone or research-project pathway.

Course at a Glance

About the Program

The two-year MEd in STEAM Education is part of KUSOED’s academic work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education. The Department of STEAM Education developed from the School’s Mathematics Education unit, which began in 2006 and was extended into the STEAM Education department in 2019.

The department works across Mathematics Education, Science Education, Technology Education, and multi-, inter-, and trans-disciplinary STEAM Education. Its programs range from bachelor and master’s study to MPhil and PhD research.

The two-year MEd in STEAM Education was introduced in 2024. It is distinct from KUSOED’s one-year MEd in STEAM Education, which requires a master’s degree for entry. The two-year route begins from bachelor-level eligibility.

Duration and Credit Structure

Duration: 2 years

Semesters: 4

Total credits: 60 credit hours

The program is divided into five components:

• 6 credits of core education courses

• 27 credits of STEAM foundation courses

• 6 credits of professional courses

• 6 credits of electives

• 15 credits of practical study

This structure gives substantial space to both STEAM-related coursework and practical or research-based study.

Curriculum

Core Courses

The two core courses provide a general education and research foundation.

STEAM Foundation Courses

The 27-credit foundation component includes:

• EDST 501 Technology in STEAM Education

• EDST 502 Arts Integration in STEAM Education

• EDST 503 STEAM Education for Sustainable Development

• EDST 504 Curriculum Design in STEAM Education

• EDST 505 Pedagogy in STEAM Education

• EDST 506 Assessment in STEAM Education

• EDST 507 Leadership in STEAM Education

• EDST 508 AI in STEAM Education

• EDST 509 Data Analytics for STEAM Educators

Each foundation course carries three credits.

Professional Course Groups

Students complete six credits from a professional course group aligned with a particular academic area.

The available groups include:

• Mathematics and Science

• Technology

• Teacher Education

The Mathematics and Science group includes Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning and STEAM-based Math and Science Teaching.

The Technology group includes Digital Tools and Applications and Digital Learning and Teaching.

The Teacher Educators group includes Training and Development and STEAM Skills for Educators.

This structure allows the professional component to relate more closely to the student’s educational or disciplinary interests.

Elective Courses

Students select two elective courses carrying three credits each.

Available electives include:

• Ethics and Equity in STEAM Education

• Engineering Design in STEAM Education

• Indigenous Technology in STEAM Education

• Makerspace in STEAM Education

• Robotics in STEAM Education

• Generative AI in STEAM Education

• Trends in STEAM Education

• Resource Material Development in STEAM Education

• Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy

The elective component contributes six credits to the degree.

Practical and Research Components

Practical study accounts for 15 credits of the 60-credit program.

The prescribed practical courses include:

• EDST 544 Practicum — 3 credits

• EDST 545 Art Integrated Practice I — 3 credits

• EDST 546 Art Integrated Practice II — 3 credits

Students then complete a six-credit final component through either:

• EDST 547 Capstone Project — 6 credits

or

• EDST 548 Research Project I — 3 credits

• EDST 549 Research Project II — 3 credits

This gives students either a capstone route or a two-part research-project route within the practical component.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

The current KUSOED eligibility structure also identifies the two-year MEd in STEAM Education as a bachelor-entry program. This separates it clearly from the one-year MEd in STEAM Education, where applicants need a master’s degree in any discipline.

Admission and Academic Regulations

Admission, entrance, curriculum, examinations, results, and degree award follow the rules and regulations of Kathmandu University.

Application and selection arrangements are tied to the applicable KUSOED master’s admission cycle. Applicants enter the two-year program through the bachelor-level eligibility route established for this MEd.

Academic Focus

The curriculum combines several areas within STEAM-oriented education:

• Technology and education

• Arts integration

• Sustainable development

• Curriculum design

• Pedagogy

• Assessment

• Educational leadership

• Data analytics

• Mathematics and science education

• Digital teaching and learning

• Teacher education

• Engineering design

• Indigenous technology

• Robotics

• Resource development

• Practicum

• Research or capstone work

The degree is therefore structured around both STEAM subject integration and the educational processes involved in curriculum, teaching, assessment, professional practice, and research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of Masters in STEAM Education at KUSOED?

The current two-year MEd in STEAM Education runs for two years across four semesters.

How many credits does the program carry?

The program carries 60 credit hours.

What is the eligibility requirement?

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized institution.

When was the two-year MEd in STEAM Education introduced?

The two-year program commenced in 2024.

Does the program include practical study?

Yes. It includes practicum, Art Integrated Practice I and II, and either a capstone project or two research projects.

Are elective courses included?

Yes. Students select two three-credit electives from the available STEAM Education options.

How is the two-year program different from the one-year MEd in STEAM Education?

The two-year program accepts bachelor’s degree holders, while the one-year MEd in STEAM Education requires a master’s degree in any discipline. The programs also have different credit structures.