Science Credential Program (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geosciences, and Foundational Level General Science)
The mission of the Science Education Program is to prepare students who are competent in subject matter content to teach science at the middle school and high school levels. Furthermore, we provide guidance and support for both beginning and experienced teachers in the study and use of educational practices developed for the teaching of science, as well as helping these teachers develop original ideas as they relate to their areas of specialization. For more information about the Science credential program see the sections below or contact the Subject Area Coordinator for the Science Teacher Credential Program Dr. Antoinette Linton.
Focus of secondary education:
Candidates who are admitted into the program will receive a post baccalaureate education that includes:
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Development of a curriculum perspective that ensures 6-12 grade science students’ access to cultural and cognitive tools that promote active intellectual engagement, fosters critical thinking and discourse in the era of The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
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Design of epistemic practices for inquiry, expository text, engineering design, and argumentation.
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Interpret and translate science education research into teaching practice.
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Engage in the technical aspects of planning, teaching, and evaluating student academic and social data.
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Articulation of a teaching philosophy.
Application Requirements
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Dr. Antoinette Linton (Single Subect Science Credential) -
View the Single Subject Credential Program Overview -
Apply to the University -
Apply to the Single Subject Credential Program -
Deadlines: February 15 for Fall Semester, Septenver 15 for Spring semester -
DEMONSTRATE Subject matter competency by passing the appropriate California Subject Examination for Teachers subtests (CSET) or a degree in the subject AND PASS the Oral Competency portion of the interview requirement. -
Demonstrate basic skills proficiency by passing one of the following : 1)CBEST; 2) Multiple Subjects CSET plus Writing Exam; or 3) CSU Early Assessment Program or CSU English and Math Placement Exams -
COMPLETE required prerequisite coursework and admissions requirements
Preferred Applicants
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Hold a baccalaureate degree in science (B.S.) -
Meet U.S. Constitution Requirement -
Are CPR Red Cross Certified -
Demonstrate Subject Matter Competency by taking the required CSET Subtests for general science #215 and the subject matter concentration CSET - Biology #217
- Chemistry #218
- Geoscience #219
- Physics #220
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Have completed the prequisite coursework -
EDSC 310: The teaching Experience: Participation (3) -
EDSC 320: Adolescent Development (3)(GE) - EDSC 330: Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools (3)
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EDSC 340: Diversity in Secondary Schools (3)
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Application Procedure
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A complete on-line application must be received by electronic submission in order to receive consideration. Click Here To Apply -
Choose the single subject area of interest. Then submit the following materials for the initial interview: -
Three letters of recommendation (1 from a professor supervisor in the field of science you are applying for and two other disposition references -
CBEST scores -
CSET scores (215 for FLGS and one other one for concentration) -
Official Transcripts with degree posted -
Letter of interest explaining why you want to become a science teacher -
CPR and first aid -
Certificate of Clearance and Background check
Please direct any questions related to the single subject credential in science to: Dr. Antoinette Linton, Subject Area Coordinator, Science (alinton@fullerton.edu or fill out the contact me form).
Application due dates:
The single subject credential program for science has two cohorts per year; spring and fall
- Spring application deadline is September 15th
- Fall application deadline is February 15th
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the CSET Exams?
The CSET Science exams are content tests that establish whether you meet the minimum standards with respect to knowledge of science for teaching. You must pass two different subtests. Subtest I covers general science content while Subtest II covers the candidate's area of concentration. A credential in this subject matter area authorizes teaching general and integrated science and the area of concentration. The Life Sciences CSET is for Biological Sciences, Physics CSET is the Physical Sciences, and the Earth and Space Sciences CSET is for Geosciences. For more information about the CSET see the following links.
Note: Students with a Major in a Science Subject are no longer required to take the CSET Exams for that subject.
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California Educator Credentialing Assesments: Science
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CSET Science Subtest I
(self -paced study course)
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CSET Science Subtest II
(self-paced study course)
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MSTI CSU Fresno Mathematics and Science CSET Workshops
What opportunities for financial aid exist?
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