About the course

The department maintains ties with teachers, schools, and informal science institutions in the greater Long Beach area. Faculty and staff projects focus on science teachers and learners at all levels, pre-K through university. From the Head Start on Science project, which develops a ?sense of wonder? and excitement for those working with preschool and kindergarten children, to collaboration with university science colleagues, the department hosts grants and projects impacting the entire preK-16 and informal science education spectrum. Faculty engage in outreach and professional development for inservice K-12 teachers and informal science educators. The department sponsors the Science Learning Center, Young Scientists? Camp programs, research seminars, and the Association of Future Science Educators (AFSE) which is a student chapter of the California Science Teachers Association. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2025	Long Beach

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach

In addition to the prerequisites for entrance into CSULB as a graduate student stated in this Catalog, the Science Education department requires:

　　California Multiple Subject or science teaching credential, or the equivalent,

　　GPA of at least 2.5000 for the last 60 units of study completed.

　　Those students participating in the informal science option may substitute one or more years of experience working as an educator in an informal learning setting, a letter of support is required.

　　Students are expected to exhibit high standards of writing proficiency. Students missing any admission criteria may only be admitted after receiving the approval of a department graduate faculty committee.

　　Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.

　　IELTS - 6.0 each sub-section

　　TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80

　　TOEFL Paper-based - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - Long Beach. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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