Residents who successfully complete the STEM STARS program requirements earn:
- A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree from either Jackson State University, The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff or Xavier University of Louisiana.
- A middle or secondary certification in Science or Mathematics
- Placement in a high-needs elementary or secondary school
- Access to the Cyber Mentoring Network
- Learn to teach by observing and teaching in actual classrooms
- Gradually take on teaching and classroom responsibilities over time
- Receive ongoing professional support during and after the program
- Make graduate studies more affordable
- Get a head start on your professional credentials to become Board Certified
