National Institute for STEM Education

Partnership Benefits

Partnership Overview

The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) certifies teachers, campuses, and districts in STEM teaching. Our partnership offers two pathways for completers of a NISE STEM certification, providing a seamless transfer into one of our STEM programs or an option to receive graduate credit.

  • STEM Pathways – Once you become STEM certified through NISE, transfer that certificate into a STEM program at ACE
  • Graduate credit option – Request a transcript for your completed NISE STEM certificate
  • ACE Commitment – Our Enrollment Counselors are knowledgeable and eager to assist students from our partnering organizations, regardless of the program you’re looking for
  • Transparent Affordability – ACE is a leader in the industry when it comes to affordable education programs*

Turn your NISE STEM Certificate into credits at ACE.

STEM Programs at ACE

If you’re ready to get started, our enrollment counselors can answer your questions and help you begin the transfer process.

 

  • 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.
Request Information

Receive Graduate Credit

American College of Education offers the option to receive graduate credit for the completion of a NISE STEM Certificate.

 

  • Complete the Transcript Review Request form
  • Receive 6 graduate credits for a completed NISE STEM
    credits will be annotated as TR and not have a grade
  • Pay a fee of $200 ($100 per three credits)
  • If you have specific questions please call 844-734-7565
Request Grad Credit

STEM Certified through NISE

  • The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) certifies teachers, campuses, and districts in STEM teaching
  • Participate in a transformative experience to elevate a STEM culture and raise student achievement
  • Competency-based programs allow teachers and campuses to demonstrate mastery of the 15-STEM actions leading to the National Certificate in STEM Teaching or STEM Excellence
Get STEM Certified

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Online Programs

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Our Online Degree Programs

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Most if not all successfully completed eligible credits from regionally accredited colleges transfer to ACE.

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Our high-quality programs are created with your budget in mind. Get the top-tier instruction you deserve without the financial worry you’d expect.

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