Interdisciplinary Major in Integrated Science with Elementary Certification

Requirements for Major

• Nine units including:
  Biology 195, 210
  Chemistry 121, 123
  Geology 103, 115
  Physics 105, 115, 116
• All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.
• Completion of all other requirements for teacher certification.

Requirements for Minor

• Please note that the courses for the major can be counted toward the minor in the respective field.

Biology—Biology 195, 210 (from major), 215 or 216; 225, 227, or 314; one additional unit in biology (200-level or above) selected with departmental approval; Chemistry 121 (from major).

Chemistry—Chemistry 121, 123 (from major); 206, 211, 301 (with prerequisite of Mathematics 141 or equivalent) or 337.

Geology—Geology 103, 115 (from major); 101, two units (200-level or above) selected with departmental approval.

Physics—Physics 105, 115, 116 (from major); 102 or 245; 205; Geology 101.

Requirements for Elementary Certification

Students seeking elementary certification with a major in integrated science are required to consult with the Education Department and meet admission requirements to the teacher education program (TEP). Certification in elementary education requires 14 units of additional course work and often necessitates a ninth semester for student teaching. Students completing an integrated science major fulfill the certification requirement for a science course with a laboratory as part of the requirements for the major.

• Complete a planned program including:
  English 203 (English 101 is a prerequisite), 348
  History 131
  IDY 262
  Mathematics 104
  Psychology 251 (Psychology 101 is a prerequisite)
  Education 202, 203, 247, 259, 319, 371, 372; two units (one of which must be in your minor) from 374, 375, 376, 377; 396, 421, 431
• Complete six units of professional sequence course work and four units of student teaching; Education 202, 203, 247, 259, 371, 372, 396, 421 and 431.
• All courses must be taken for a numerical grade.