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.
Why Transfer to ACE?
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ACE Awards and Recognition
- Two ACE Programs Named to Intelligent.com Top 50 Best Master’s Programs
- 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
- Best Places to Work in Indiana: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,2022
