STEM Composite

Why STEM composite?

Students who study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as a composite major will pair the natural sciences with a second area of study to broaden their career options in secondary education, journalism or business.

  • The STEM community at Augustana fosters self-efficacy and confidence for future professionals and educators with particular emphasis on underrepresented groups in STEM.
  • Students are encouraged to pair this South Dakota Department of Education approved major with AU’s teacher education program to integrate pedagogy across the sciences and become well prepared to teach.
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STEM Composite at AU

Careers

Graduates with majors in STEM composite and education secure positions teaching in elementary, middle and high school. STEM composite graduates can also pursue careers in journalism, business, law and government, depending on their paired major.

Hands-On Learning

Internship opportunities include:

  • Surrounding school districts
  • Sanford or Avera Health
  • Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN)
  • Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
  • POET
  • South Dakota Bureau of Personnel, including the Department of Environment & Natural Resources and Game, Fish & Parks

STEM composite students often research or study away within their area of emphasis in mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics.

Courses & Organizations

While the STEM composite major may be paired with a wide variety of other majors, one of the primary goals in the design of the curriculum is to complement the secondary education major.

Students can choose to study two of these STEM areas:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

STEM composite students often participate in:

  • Augustana University Education Association (AUEA)
  • Biology Club
  • Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS)
  • Paid laboratory assistantships and tutoring positions
  • Women in STEM
  • Society of Physics Students