The first education class to take is EDSS 300D, Introduction to Teaching Health Science.This course usually meets either Monday or Tuesday from 4:00-6:45; check current schedule. This course is designed to introduce you to middle school and high school health science teaching. There are 45 hours of observation and field work at local middle schools and high schools required. One of the goals of the class is to help you decide if teaching is really what you want to do. During this course you will also apply to the Single Subject Credential Program.
Your transcripts will need to be evaluated. Faculty review your transcripts and determine which of the course requirements you have met. Courses do not have to be from CSULB in order to "count". Courses from other institutions are examined to determine if they are equivalent to those that are required. You will be given back a checklist showing which courses you still need to take and which requirements are met. Once this is done you will be better able to plan a course of action. To get your transcripts reviewed bring them to Dr. Dale Evans (HSC FOA 2) or mail them to:
Dr. Dale EvansInclude a current mailing address and the credential you are interested in pursuing. Be sure to include transcripts from all schools you've attended. After you get the results of your transcript evaluation feel free to set up an appointment to plan a logical sequence of courses.
Health Science Department AS2-115
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840-4902
Eventually you will need to apply to the university. This can be done on-line. If you are only planning on taking a single class (EDSS300D) to see if teaching is for you, you might consider taking the course through University Extension. After you decide to apply to the program you will need to apply to the university as well. GPA requirements for admission to the CSULB as a graduate student/credential student is 2.5 while an overall GPA of 2.67 or GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 semester units is required for the Single Subject Credential Program. Please note, being accepted to the university does not guarantee admission into the Credential Program.