Minor in Science Education

The minor in Science Education can be undertaken in conjunction with any BA or BS program in which students are subject matter competent in biology, chemistry, physics/astronomy, meteorology/climate science or geology/earth sciences.

Students completing this minor complete coursework that is required by the Single-Subject Credential Program. However, completion of the minor does not guarantee that students will be accepted into the Single-Subject Credential Program. Students interested in earning a teaching credential should discuss this with their SCED 273 instructor and visit the SJSU Teacher Education website: Applying for your Credential.

• University Graduation Requirements (14 units)

  • To be awarded a minor, at least 12 units of coursework must be completely distinct and separate from the coursework in the major (University Policy S16-4).

• Minor - Science Education (14 units)

  • - EDEL 294 - Health - Mainstreaming (3 units)

    - SCED 175 - Classroom Experiences in Science Education (1 unit x 2; you must take SCED 175 twice to meet requirement)

    - SCED 174 - Training to Teach (3 units)

    - EDTE 224 - Psych, Foundations (3 units)

    - *SCED 273 - Secondary School Science (Methods) (3 units) - (single-subject credential interest)

    OR

    - *EDEL 108B - Curriculum - Science (3 units) - (multiple credential interest)

    Students interested in teaching elementary or middle school science should take EDEL 108B - Curriculum - Science, while students interested in teaching junior high or high school science should take SCED 273 - Secondary School Science. Both courses require senior standing or post baccalaureate standing and instructor consent.