Apr 20, 2025  
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University Catalog 2024-2025

Natural Science Subject Matter Program

Location(s): Main Campus

For students who already possess a bachelor’s degree, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved the following program as satisfying the subject matter requirements of the Single Subject teaching credential in Science. The following programs are not degree programs; they are intended to meet the subject matter requirements as part of the teacher credentialing process. Students should consult with a Natural Science program adviser and with a credential adviser in the College of Education . Refer to the College of Education  section for regulations governing all teaching credential programs.

Roadmap

Single Subject Credential in Science (61 or 74 units)

Core Courses (39-48 units)

Same as core requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, Teaching Option, except that NATS 3980 and the one 4000-level NATS course are not required.

Emphasis (22-26 units)

Select one emphasis area from among biology, chemistry, geology, or physics to apply toward the respective Single Subject Science Credential in Science: Biological Sciences, Science: Chemistry, Science: Geosciences, or Science: Physics.

Biology Emphasis (24 units)

Required Courses (17 units)

Upper Division Electives (7 units)

Select upper-division BIOL or NATS courses as electives. A maximum of 3 units of directed study is allowed.

Chemistry Emphasis (26 units)

Required courses (20)

Upper Division Electives (6 units)

Select upper-division CHEM or NATS courses as electives. A maximum of 3 units of directed study is allowed.

Geoscience Emphasis (24 units)

Required Courses (16 units)

Electives (8 units)

Select upper-division GEOG, GEOL, or NATS courses as electives. A maximum of 3 units of directed study is allowed.

Physics Emphasis (22 units)

Required Courses (7 units)

Upper Division Electives (15 units)

Select upper-division PHYS, MATH, or NATS courses as electives. Must include one PHYS lab course. A maximum of two MATH courses is allowed. A maximum of 3 units of directed study is allowed.