Updates on Supporting Future Science Teachers 2009 TEPAC Conference

1. Updates on Supporting Future Science Teachers2009 TEPAC Conference • FLGS Credential is alive and well! • The Minor in Natural Sciences is good preparation for CSET Subtests #118 and #119 • UCI now offers free test preparation for math and science CSET subtests - http://ocw.uci.edu/courses/?cat=5 • We have sample academic plans for CAS and LBST at http://www.fullerton.edu/cct/Mult_Subj/msacadtools.htm • Multiple Subject Credential and Beyond! http://ed.fullerton.edu/TRP/Index.html (includes access to great video on teaching science and brochures on middle school science teaching) • Reduced admissions and course offerings will impact science candidates • Encourage them to enroll/apply early! • Secondary Education offers prerequisite classes (EDSC 304, 310, 320, 330, 340) spring, summer, winter, and fall – FTF or Web sections • Sophomores may take these classes • Non-matriculated students may enroll in state-supported sections through Extended Education (priority goes to matriculated students) • Special set of Extended Education sections start mid-September and mid-February (www.csufextension.org) - all WEB – just for non-matriculated students • Winter intersession classes run December 21 – January 22 – all WEB - http://intersession.fullerton.edu/ - enrollment begins November 16 for non-matriculated students • Continued opportunities for science intern candidates • 72% of second semester and 30% of first semester science credential candidates are employed as interns • Intern hopefuls have two additional prerequisite courses (EDSC 400 and 410) – see http://ed.fullerton.edu/SecEd/Professional_Track_Program/Index.htm for more information on Professional Track Program • Science Education Programs resources • $1,000 scholarships for CSUF undergraduates in science teacher pipeline (including FLGS) – applications due in spring • $1,500 paid summer internships for CSUF undergraduates in science teacher pipeline (including FLGS) at DSC, OI, SA Zoo, NBBSC, Tucker, and Fullerton Arboretum – applications due in spring • SciNET List Serve promotes CSUF, local, state, national opportunities – join at http://nsmlist.fullerton.edu/wa.exe?A0=SCINET • MAST Wiki continues to be updated with science education resources - https://mast.wikispaces.com • Advisement resources on MAST Wiki at https://mast.wikispaces.com/presentations0910 • Presentation: Becoming a Science Teacher: Undergraduate Majors and Minors in the Sciences • FLGS Flyer FLGS Flyer.pdf • List of Science Credentials  List of Credentials and Requirements Science 6.24.09.pdf • Minor in Natural Science Brochure  MinorinNaturalSciencesBrochureFullerton.pdf • Science Credential Brochure • Chemistry Sample Academic Plan STPTChemistry8 09 (2).pdf • Biology Sample Academic Plan  STPTChemistry8 09 (2).pdf • FLGS Sample Academic Plan for Major in Child and Adolescent Development (Minor in Natural Science) • FLGS Sample Academic Plan for Major in Liberal Studies (Minor in Natural Science) • Contact information • Dr. Vikki Costa, Director of Science Education, vcosta@fullerton.edu • Ms. Sylvia Milagro, Science Education Administrative Assistant, smilagro@fullerton.edu