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Required Coursework for the Single Subject Science Credential

Science credentials designate an area of emphasis. Candidates select either biology, chemistry, geology or physics. Each area has its own set of required courses. There are breadth courses (introductory level classes in all fields) for each discipline and depth courses (upper division) in each selected field. In addition to the science courses there are education classes that you must take as well.
Please Note: revised  programs are currently under review for approval by the state. This list of courses is likely to change as of July 2005. Please maintain contact with the Science Credential Advisor for updated information.

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SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL IN SCIENCEbutterfly
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3)  [fall only]
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 100A  General Physics (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 100B  General Physics (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Math 119A  Survey of Calculus (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
TOTAL:     46-47 Units
 

fishTHE FOLLOWING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Biology 345 Comp Animal Physiology (3)
Chemistry 327 Organic Chemistry (3)
Biology 260 Biostatistics (3)
Biology 312 Evolutionary Biology (3)
Biology 340 Molecular Cell Biology (3)
Biology 350 General Ecology (3)
Biology 370 General Genetics (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Biology 439 Plant Morphology (4)
Biology 447 Plant Physiology (3)
Biology 328 Plants & Human Affairs (3)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Microbiol 302I Molecular Biol & Bioethics (3)
Microbiol 300I Human Immunology (3)
Biology  303I Coastal Systs Human Impact   (3)
TOTAL REQUIRED COURSES:      28-29 Units

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE:

Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)
AND AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ZOOLOGY COURSES:
Biology 313 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
Biology 324 Vertebrate Zoology (4)
Biology 332 Comparative Anatomy (4)
bookPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted after August 31, 2003):

PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in specific subject area).  Application to the program is made as part of this course.

CO-REQUISITES:  Can be taken prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305  Child/Adolescent Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:  Students must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:  Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools
EDSS 450C  Curriculum and Methods in Teaching (in specific subject area)

SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:  (Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar

 IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference.   Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements.  Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03

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SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM IN SCIENCEkid chemist
CHEMISTRY CONCENTRATION

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3)  [fall only]
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 100A  General Physics (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 100B  General Physics (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Math 119A  Survey of Calculus (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
 TOTAL:     46-47 Units

bunsen burnerTHE FOLLOWING CHEMISTRY SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Chem  251 Quantitative Analysis (4)
Chem  320A + B Organic Chemistry (8)
Chem  385 Computer Methods in Chemistry (2)
Chem  441A Biological Chemistry (3)
Chem  451 Instrumental Analysis (4)
Chem  496 Special Problems in Chemistry (2-3)
Math  123 Calculus II  (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Chem  431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry   (3)
Chem  441B Biological Chemistry
TOTAL REQUIRED SPECIALIZATION COURSES: 30-31 Units
 

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF CHEMISTRY:

Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE SEQUENCES:
Chem 371A + B Physical Chemistry (6)
Chem 377A + B Physical Chemistry (6)


bookPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted after August 31, 2003):

PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in specific subject area).  Application to the program is made as part of this course.

CO-REQUISITES:  Can be taken prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305  Child/Adolescent Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:  Students must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:  Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools
EDSS 450C  Curriculum and Methods in Teaching (in specific subject area)

SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:  (Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar

 IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference.   Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements.  Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03

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SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM IN SCIENCEglobe
GEOSCIENCES CONCENTRATION

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3)  [fall only]
 TOTAL:        47 Units

THE FOLLOWING GEOSCIENCES SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Geology 273 Computer & Statistical Methods in Geology (4)
Geology 324 Mineralogy & Crystallog (4)
Geology 341 Paleontology & Biostratig (4)
Geology 343 Stratigraphy / Sediment (4)
Geology 428 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrology
& Petrogenesis (2)
Geology 433 Structural Geology (4)
Geology 450 Summer Field Geology (6)
Math 123 Calculus II (4)
 TOTAL:        32 Units

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE GEOSCIENCES:

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE:

Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)
AND SPECIALIZATION COURSES AS FOLLOWS:
Geology 429 Igneous & Metamorphic Petrography Lab (2)
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Geology 460   Introd to Geophysics (3)
Geology 461   Introd to Geochemistry  (4)
Geology 462 Phys & Chem Earth Interior (3)
bookPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted after August 31, 2003):

PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in specific subject area).  Application to the program is made as part of this course.

CO-REQUISITES:  Can be taken prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305  Child/Adolescent Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:  Students must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:  Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools
EDSS 450C  Curriculum and Methods in Teaching (in specific subject area)

SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:  (Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar

 IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference.   Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements.  Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03

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SUBJECT MATTER PROGRAM IN SCIENCElight bulb
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION

THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Astronomy 100 Astronomy (3)
Biology 211A Biological Science I (5)
Biology 211B Biological Science II (5)
Chemistry 111A General Chemistry (5)
Chemistry 111B General Chemistry (5)
Geology 102 General Geology (3)
Geology 104 Geology Laboratory (1)
Geology 160 Intro to Oceanography (3)
Math 122 Calculus I (4)
Math 123 Calculus II (4)
Math  224 Calculus III (4)
Physics 151 Mechanics & Heat (4)
Physics 152 Electricity & Magnetism (4)
SCED 404 Nature of Science & Scientific Thought for Secondary Teachers (3) [spring only]
ScEd 403 Seminar Integrated Sci (3)  [fall only]
 TOTAL REQUIRED COURSES:      55 Units
 

lightning boltTHE FOLLOWING PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION COURSES ARE REQUIRED:

Physics 154-55 Modern Physics and Light (4)
Physics 310 Mechanics I (3)
Physics 340A Electricity & Magnetism (3)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 330 Exper Optics Spectroscopy (3)
Physics 475 & 476 Modern Optics & Lab (4)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 370 Thermodynamics (3)
Physics 422 Thermal Physics   (3)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Physics 380 Fundamentals / Electronics (4)
Physics 496 Special Problems Physics (2)
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Math 364A Ordinary Differ Equations (3)
Math 370A Applied Mathematics (3)
  TOTAL: 21-24 Units

IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING BREADTH COURSE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS OF PHYSICS:

Geology 240 Historical Geology (4)
bookPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES
SB2042 Credential (for students admitted after August 31, 2003):

PREREQUISITES:
EDSS 300C Introduction to Teaching (in specific subject area).  Application to the program is made as part of this course.

CO-REQUISITES:  Can be taken prior to, concurrent with, or after EDSS 300.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
H SC 411B Health Science for Secondary Teachers
EdP 350 Education of Exceptional Individuals
EdP 301 or 302 or 305  Child/Adolescent Development/Educational Psychology
Level I Technology –Science candidates are not required to take this course/exam, since the technology standards are met in EDSS300C, EDSS450C and EDSS472.

CORE REQUIREMENTS:  Students must be admitted to the Single Subject Program in order to take these courses.  Must be completed prior to student teaching.
EDSE 435 U. S. Secondary Schools:  Intercultural Education
EDSE 436 Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Management
EDSE 457 Reading and Writing in Secondary Schools
EDSS 450C  Curriculum and Methods in Teaching (in specific subject area)

SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE:  (Advancement to student teaching required.)
EDSS 472 A, B, C Student Teaching
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar
- OR -
EDSS 572 A, B, C Intern Student
EDSS 473 Student Teaching Seminar

 IMPORTANT NOTE: This checklist outlines course requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science, but it is NOT intended to be a complete reference.   Be sure to check with departmental advisors relative to completing degree requirements, often different from credential requirements.  Check with the Science Education and/or the University Single Subject Credential offices for more complete information. 4/03

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