Research Internships
The California State University (CSU) in partnership with Department of Energy national research laboratories and the NASA Ames Research Center is announcing the 2008 Science Teacher and Researcher (STAR) pre-service science teacher summer research program. Please click here for further information.
This program places students (undergraduates, and credential students) in paid internships in Science, Math, and Technology at any of several different locations throughout the nation. The participants in the program have decided on a teaching career in one of these disciplines. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. Please click here for further information.
Early Field Experience
Students have the opportunity to participate as a volunteer or paid teaching assistant in a middle
or high school science or math classroom so that they can begin to learn the craft of teaching
before they are admitted into the credential program. Student who receive financial
compensation can earn between $10-$12 an hour depending on the financial support that is
available. Eligible students are those who plan to (a) teach science or math and (b) to transfer to
Fresno State (or are currently Fresno State students). Contact: Jaime Arvizu – 559-278-5173 or jaimea@csufresno.edu
Science and Mathematics Future Teacher Undergraduates
The College of Science and Mathematics offers undergraduate degree programs for future middle and high school science and mathematics teachers. The BA subject matter degree programs provided are as follows:
- Natural Science with an option of:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science or
- Physics
- Mathematics
The SMEC office provides advising and direction for future science teachers whether they are majors in the Natural Science Degree Program or majors in one of the science disciplines. Students seeking a mathematics degree are also advised in collaboration with the mathematics department. Continued support is maintained as our graduates enter the Single Subject Teacher Credential Program in order to assure a seamless transition upon exiting the undergraduate program. This support is provided in full collaboration with the Kremen School of Education faculty and staff.
Our goal is to provide a strong academic core and depth within the content areas in an effort to produce the highest quality of teachers. For further information on the individual degree programs please choose and click from the navigation button on the left.
