Cal State Fullerton Graduate Programs in Mathematics and Science Education
Degree
College and
Department
Coordinator
Grades
NSM
Science
Education
Program
Galen
Carlson
K-12
30 units
including 9
units in science
education
and 15 units in
science
SCED 550 Theoretical Designs in Science
Education
SCED 552 Review of Research in Science
Education
SCED 554 Issues in Science Education
Science coursework at 400+ level
MA in
Mathematics
– Emphasis in
Teaching
NSM
Mathematics
Jerry
Gannon
9-14
30 units of
mathematics
Chair: Paul
Deland
Marty
Bonsangue
MS Education,
Concentration
Secondary
Education –
Emphasis in
Teaching
Foundational
Mathematics
COE
Secondary
Education
Mark Ellis
5-9
30 units,
including 12
units in
mathematics
and
mathematics
education
MS Education,
Concentration
Elementary
Curriculum
and
Instruction Emphasis in
Math and
Science
COE
Elementary
and Bilingual
Education
Hallie Yopp
Slowik
K-8
30 units
MATH 581 Studies in Geometry
MATH 582 Studies in Teachers
MATH 583 Studies in Statistics
MATH 584 Studies in Analysis
MATH 586 Studies in Finite Mathematics
MATH587 Studies in Problem Solving
MATH 599 Independent Study in Mathematics
EDSC 530 Graduate Studies in Mathematics
Education
MAED 530 Teaching Problem Solving in Middle
School Mathematics
MATH 403A/B Fundamental Concepts of Middle
School Mathematics
EDSC 504 Advanced Proficiency in Educational
Technologies
EDSC 591 Professional Seminar in NBC
EDEL 532 Graduate Studies in Elementary
Education: Mathematics
EDEL 533 Graduate Studies in Elementary
Education: Science
EDEL 492A,B Gender Issues in Math and Science
EDEL 571 Graduate Studies in Elementary
Education: Science Education Practicum
EDSC 542S Advanced Methods of Teaching
Middle School Science
EDSC 542M Advanced Methods of Teaching
Middle School Mathematics
MS Education,
Concentration
Secondary
Education –
Emphasis in
Teacher
Induction
COE
Secondary
Education
MS Education,
Concentration
Secondary
Education
COE
Secondary
Education
MA in
Teaching
Science
Barbara
Gonzalez
Chair: Vikki
Costa
Units
Chair: Karen
Ivers
Signature Courses
Culminating
Experience
Options
Thesis
Project
NBC
Submission
Examination
Thesis
Exam
NBC
Submission
Journal Article
Curriculum
Project
Grant
Submission
Thesis
Project
Program Features and Goals
Program provides advanced course work in science and science
education appropriate to the professional responsibilities of
science educators; to provide research and seminar opportunities
in contemporary issues in science education.
Program enables teachers to become more proficient in science
disciplines appropriate to their academic teaching assignments.
A secondary track and an elementary track are available.
Program provides advanced study for students interested in
continuing studies for high school and community college
teaching.
Program prepares and transitions students going on to a doctoral
program in Mathematics Education
See also MS Secondary Education.
Collaborative effort with the Department of Mathematics.
Program designed to help career teachers of mathematics in
grades 5-9 deepen knowledge and skills in mathematics and
mathematics education to improve student learning.
Issues of social justice as they relate to mathematics education
are explored.
Designed in response to the urgent nationwide call for excellence
in mathematics and science teaching at all levels, including pre-K
through grade 8.
Emphasis enriches and deepens teachers’ understanding of
mathematics and science curriculum and pedagogy, provides the
opportunity to promote problem solving specifically through the
use of technology, and prepares teachers for leadership roles in
their schools and districts in math and science.
Additional Graduate Programs Serving Secondary Mathematics and Science Teachers
Chris Street
7-12
Chris Street
7-12
Chair: Vikki
Costa
Chair: Vikki
Costa
30 units in
education,
including 6
units in
induction
fieldwork,
support, and
assessment
30 units in
education
EDSC 502A/B New Teacher Induction,
Assessment, and Support, Year 1
EDSC 502C/D New Teacher Induction,
Assessment, and Support, Year 2
EDSC 504 Advanced Proficiency in Educational
Technologies
EDSC 591 Professional Seminar in NBC
EDSC 504 Advanced Instructional Proficiency in
Educational Technologies
EDSC 506 Graduate Studies in Secondary Writing
EDSC 535 Survey of Educational Research
EDSC 536 Curriculum Theory and Development
EDSC 591 Professional Seminar in NBC
Thesis
Exam
NBC
Submission
Journal Article
Curriculum
Project
Grant
Submission
See also MS Secondary Education.
Collaborative effort with local school districts.
Program designed for 7-12 grade teachers enrolled in a district
Induction Program and working toward a California Professional
Credential.
Program provides training that advances the skills and knowledge
of professional educators and allows them to meet professional
certification.
Program designed to help career secondary classroom teachers
upgrade their skills, become informed about new ideas, research,
and the use of ICE technologies in secondary teaching, prepare
for curriculum leadership roles in public and private schools, and
explore the National Board Certification process.
Coursework is aligned with NBPTS Core Propositions