Science
Faculty Contact: Rick Pomeroy jrpomeroy@ucdavis.edu
The future of California’s economy and the strength of its communities depend on our public schools. Today, however, a critical shortfall in the number and quality of teachers in our science and math classrooms threatens that future. Our science credential program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to promote high quality, hands-on science education for California's diverse classrooms.
Single Subject Science Credential/MA Coursework and Requirements
First Year Courses
The coursework during the first year is focused and intensive, enabling you to complete the courses and student-teaching component required for the Teaching Credential in three academic quarters.
Courses for or ALL Single Subject Credential Candidates
EDU 115: Educating Children with Disabilities
EDU 153T: Cultural Diversity and Education
EDU 180T: Computers in Education
EDU 206A: Inquiry into Classroom Practice: Traditions & Approaches
EDU 206B: Inquiry into Classroom Practice: Intervention & Data Collection
EDU 275: Effective Teaching
EDU 292: Special Topics in Education
EDU 301: Reading in the Secondary School
EDU 306 ABC: Teaching in the Secondary Schools
B-Level CPR. Must Include CPR for adults, children, and infants. First aid not required.
For BCLAD (Spanish) only:
EDU 152: Communication Skills for Bilingual Teachers
Plus additional seminars in Education 306ABC.
Additional courses for Science Credential only:
EDU 323 A: Physical Sciences in Secondary Schools
EDU 323 B: Life Sciences in Secondary Schools
Second Year Coursework (Completion of Master of Arts in Education)
The second year will be dedicated to working within the professional classroom setting, identifying and researching practical issues and approaching them from an informed analytical viewpoint. You will take courses on a part-time basis, allowing you to work in your professional field as a full-time teacher.
EDU 206C: Inquiry into Class Practice: Analysis and Writing
EDU 299: Individual Study
EDU 206D: Inquiry Intro Classroom Practice: Data Analysis & Research Reporting