Science Education from University of California, Santa Cruz provides a broad introduction to the major fields of science, specialized coursework in two selected fields, and educational theory and practical work designed for future science teachers.
Science Education, B.Sc.
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Overview
Science Education from University of California, Santa Cruz is designed to prepare outstanding candidates to enter teaching credential programs after completion. Students earn a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree. They do not earn a teaching credential; this must be completed later.
There are six combinations of specialization possible: physics + chemistry, physics + biology, physics + Earth sciences, chemistry + biology, chemistry + Earth sciences, and biology + Earth sciences. All six pathways include a set of core courses in science and mathematics, a sequence of three Cal Teach seminar courses with required school-based internships, and two upper-division Education courses. In addition, the student has to take courses in each of the two specializations chosen.
Careers
Our graduates are able to start their careers as K-12 Teachers.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- California Geology
- Geologic Principles
- Environmental Geology
- Development and Physiology
- Teaching Science
- Ecology and Evolution
- Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Math and Science
- Overview of the Universe
English Language Requirements
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80The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3.4
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.4 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- You must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the "a–g" courses.
- Non-residents must earn a minimum GPA of 3.40.
- Take the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT with Essay
- The ACT Assessment plus the ACT Writing Test or the SAT with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores from the same sitting.
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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13989 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13989 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Santa Cruz
- 1710 - 2560 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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