Science
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BA in Natural Sciences-
This degree program offers the required subject matter content to help prepare prospective science teachers to
apply for subject matter certification in California by taking the California Subject Matter Examinations for
Teachers (CSET) in Science.
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Foundational Level Science Credential-
In order to address the shortage of qualified middle-school science teachers, CSUB designed a 4-year
blended foundational science program where students will obtain a foundational science subject-matter and
credential. Please Note: The Foundational science track does not include sufficient upper division coursework
in the sciences to qualify for High-school level teaching. The Foundational Science track is intended only for
middle school science teacher preparation. To teach High school, add one of the High school science
concentrations to this Concentration.
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Subject Matter Authorization in Introductory Science-
The Subject Matter Authorization (SMA) will prepare a student for the foundational science CSET exams to
teach science in any middle school. The SMA can be added to the liberal arts degree multiple subjects
credential.
Concentration outline can be found here: SMA in Intro. Science
Masters of Science in Science Education-
The Masters of Science in Science Education provides in-service teachers and career changers with undergraduate
degrees in traditional science and math disciplines with advanced coursework on science content, pedagogy
directly targeted to the teaching of science, and educational leadership. In addition, scientific and science
education research methodologies will be incorporated both into coursework and into a thesis or project to be
completed by the candidates.
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