Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Beyond the USA

STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Beyond the USA

Details

  • View Cognate Requirements by Semester
  • Academic Plan
    ST_0013
  • Cognate
    STEM
  • Responsible Academic Unit
    Contact Info
    • Name: Emily Long
    • Email: ekl48@miami.edu
    • Phone: 305-284-1632
    • Location: Ashe 200-C
  • Recommended for
    Recommended students: All students.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

Cognate Categories

Description

A study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics outside of the USA, through study abroad programs and courses that focus on issues beyond the USA. The courses taken for this cognate must be approved by the cognate representative in the school of the student's major. Courses that might be approved for the "Study Abroad" option group include any Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics course in UM's study abroad program, including SAP courses and courses at exchange universities. Courses that might be approved for the "Beyond the USA" option group include any UM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses that relate to material studied abroad in the Study Abroad option group.

Option Groups

Course Options: Complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

  • S&T Study Abroad Option

    Complete at least one course approved by the cognate representative in your school:

    Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered
  • S&T Beyond the USA Option

    Complete at least one course approved by the cognate representative in your school:

    Course Name Credits (Min/Max) Typically Offered
*Indicates an inactive course

Other Cognates

With similar traits

Fitness, Nutrition, and Physical Well-being

The Physical Well-being Cognate is comprised of courses aligned with the School of Education and Human Development's focus on well-being in multicultural communities. These courses integrate theory with practice, while sharing a specific regard to the comp...

Ecology and Conservation

The ecology and conservation of marine and terrestrial organisms and their ecosystems.

Geospatial Technology

This cognate is designed to benefit students who seek to enhance their skills in geospatial technologies, especially Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and satellite remote sensing. Students will be exposed to standard software tools used in the industry...