Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Science Education! Are you looking for an exciting profession with unlimited potential? Do you love working with children, adolescents, or adults? Are you fascinated by nature and curious about how things work?

The Department of Science Education at CSU, Chico is an interdisciplinary community of faculty and students from the natural sciences, mathematics, and education who serve as a crucible for innovation and research in science teaching and learning; as collaborative partners with science teachers in public and private schools, and as a model of excellence in science teacher education. We are committed to providing the North State region, the State of California, and the nation with rigorous, high quality, up-to-date programs in science teacher subject matter preparation and professional development, and contributing to an expanding knowledge base of theory, research, and practice.

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Master's in Science Teaching (MiST)

Earn your master's degree without leaving your classroom, and be a part of an innovative learning community of North State science teachers! Update your skills, knowledge, and confidence and enhance your professional opportunities. The MiST Program is designed with the K-12 classroom science teacher in mind. Take one or two classes each semester through a combination of online distance and Saturday classes. Courses include a combination of science classes for teachers in life, earth, and physical science, and pedagogy in the design, delivery, and assessment of science curriculum and instruction.  Learn from an internationally recognized faculty who care about you and will assist you in reaching your goals through personalized, one-on-one instruction. To learn more: Dr. Julie Monet, MiST coordinator, 530-898-3460, or e-mail, jmonet@csuchico.edu. More informaton on MiST