National Institute for STEM Education
Continue your education at ACE
Earn Credits for Your Certification
The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) certifies teachers, campuses and districts in STEM teaching. Our partnership offers completers of a NISE STEM certification the opportunity to seamlessly transfer into one of our accredited bachelor’s-completion or master’s programs. We also offer transcription of NISE courses into graduate credit.
As a college dedicated to helping educators elevate their instruction, ACE is honored to work with NISE, a program that is dedicated to improving STEM education.
Here’s what you can expect at ACE:
- Learn immediately applicable strategies, integrated with the latest technology and evidence-based research.
- Complete your coursework on your schedule, anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.
- Take courses taught by faculty members who are working in the field and understand the unique needs of STEM educators.
- Up front, industry-low tuition with no hidden fees. We offer bachelor’s degrees under $10,000 and master’s degrees under $9,500.*
Receive Credit
ACE can offer graduate credits for the completion of NISE courses. To receive graduate credit, follow the steps below:
- Complete the Transcript Review Request form.
- Pay $200 fee for 6 credits
If you have questions or need assistance, please call 1-844-734-7565 or email [email protected]
NOTE: Undergraduate credits are not available for transcription at this time and can only be applied to our bachelor completion programs per the credit grid below.
Enroll at ACE
Our enrollment counselors are ready to answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process whenever you’re ready. Contact us whichever way works best for you:
- Call (800) 280-0307, option 2.
- Use the Live Chat feature in the bottom right corner of this page.
- Click the link below and complete the form to request more information.
Credit Pathways to a Master’s Degree With ACE & NISE
| NISE Certificate | Credits Transferrable to ACE | Applicable ACE Programs |
| National Certificate in STEM Teaching | 6 | M.Ed. in STEM Education OR Ed.D Programs with a STEM Focus of Study |
Credit Pathways to a Bachelor’s Degree With ACE & NISE
| NISE Micro-Credential* | Credits Transferrable to ACE as General Electives | Applicable ACE Programs |
| Teaching and Learning in the Physical and Virtual Classroom Micro-Credential Parts 1-4 | 6 |
*All NISE micro-certificates must be completed with a 70% or greater mastery to receive credit.
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Awards and Recognition for ACE and Our Programs
- Two ACE Programs Named to Intelligent.com Top 50 Best Master’s Programs Top 50 Best Master’s Programs by Intelligent.com
- Ed.D in Leadership | Ranked #10 in Top 57 Online Doctorate in Education Programs by Intelligent.com
- M.Ed. in STEM Education | EdTech Awards 2021 Finalist
- M.Ed. in Technology | International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Recognition
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership | #1 Top Online Program for Working Professionals by Nitro College
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- When Work Works Award Recipient: 2017, 2018
*All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.