Academic Programs
Degree Programs
The Cal Teach 4 Year Academic Programs are designed for undergraduates interested in earning a secondary teaching credential along with their bachelor's degree.
Biological Sciences
4 Year Option
4+1 Option
Physical Sciences
4 Year Options
- B.S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Chemistry Education with a Secondary Teaching Certification
- B.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a Concentration in Geosciences Education with a Secondary Teaching Certification
- B.S. in Earth and Environmental Studies with a Concentration in Geosciences Education with a Secondary Teaching Certification
- B.S. in Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematics Education with a Secondary Teaching Credential
- B.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Physics Education with a Secondary Teaching Credential
4+1 Options
- B.S. in Chemistry with a Concentration in Chemistry Education*
- B.S. in Mathematics with a Specialization in Math Education*
- B.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Physics Education*
*The italicized degree programs do not lead to a teaching credential through the Cal Teach program but do incorporate several education courses that could be applied to a post-baccalaureate teaching credential program.
Additional Requirements
In addition to degree requirements set by the University, the state of California has a set of single subject teaching credential requirements that must also be completed. See additional requirements here: Requirements for the Undergraduate Cal Teach Science and Math Single Subject Credential Program
Cal Teach Intro Courses
Students pursuing the 4 Year Option or the 4+1 Option usually begin their course of study with Intro to Science & Mathematics Teaching. Community college students may enroll in Cal Teach courses by filing an SB 1914 Cross-Enrollment Authorization Form.
"Intro to Science and Mathematics Teaching" Biological Sciences 14/Physical Sciences 5
3 unit seminar offered Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. First in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.
"Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching" Biological Sciences 101/Physical Sciences 105
3 unit seminar offered Fall and Winter quarters. Second in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies for grades 6-8. Includes supervised field experience in a middle school classroom. Prerequisite: Intro to Science and Mathematics Teaching.
"High School Science and Mathematics Teaching" Biological Sciences 102/Physical Sciences 106
2 unit seminar offered Winter quarter. Third course in a series for students interested in becoming secondary mathematics or science teachers. Meets six times for students to understand effective, research-based teaching strategies for grades 9-12. Includes opportunities to experience teaching in a high school. Prerequisites: Intro to Science and Mathematics Teaching and Middle School Science and Mathematics Teaching.
Mathematics Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP)
UCI's state approved subject matter preparation program allows students the opportunity to waive the CSET exam for mathematics by completing a series of coursework. The Mathematics major with a specialization or concentration in mathematics for education has a significant number of courses that overlap with the math SMPP. Please see the Department of Education http://www.gse.uci.edu/academic_programs/smpp/math.php website for more information.