There is a nationwide shortage of science teachers.
"Science is one of the most acute teacher shortage areas, making job prospects very strong. Over the next decade, California is projected to need more than 33,000 science and math teachers." — 2020 TEACH California: Administered by the California Department of Education, Special Education
The Natural Sciences program provides you with an excellent pathway to becoming a middle or general high-school science teacher, or and informal science educator in museums, nature centers, parks and leaning centers.
Our courses are designed for future science teachers and informal science educators. Our degree fulfills one requirement for admission into a single subject teaching credential program.
This is our mission...
The Department of Science Education is committed to providing the North State with the highest quality science education for all learners, programs for teacher subject matter preparation and professional development, and research on teaching and learning to promote scientific appreciation and understanding.