Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: University Catalog 2012-2013 Program: Natural Science Credential Program Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Natural Science Credential Program

The Department of Physics and Astronomy participates in the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science which is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Single Subject credential in Science. The program is described earlier in this chapter. In addition, the department offers the supplementary authorization in physics, described below, for holders of a Single Subject teaching credential in another field. Interested students should contact advisers in both the department and the Charter College of Education. Refer to the undergraduate Charter College of Education section for regulations governing all credential programs.

Supplementary Authorization for Single Subject Teaching Credential (32 units)

Holders of a Single Subject teaching credential issued by the state of California may supplement that credential with an authorization in physics for teaching physics at any grade level through grade 12 or in classes organized primarily for adults by completing the following program with a grade of C or higher in each course. At least one of the courses must include a laboratory component. For other requirements governing issuance of this authorization, consult the Charter College of Education.

Complete or demonstrate proficiency in the following (32 units):

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PHYS 211 - Mechanics (5)
PHYS 212 - Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics (5)
PHYS 213 - Electricity and Magnetism (5)
PHYS 214 - Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 306 - Modern Physics (4)
MATH 206 - Calculus I: Differentiation (4)
MATH 207 - Calculus II: Integration (4)
ART 152 * - Survey and Studio: Introduction to Ceramics (4)
  • In addition to the above courses, an astronomy course–such as ASTR 151 is strongly recommended.
  • Notes: