Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences - Earth Science Option
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
Application deadline
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
The B.A. in Natural Sciences Earth Science Option serves to establish subject matter competency through coursework as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), which waives the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) and streamlines the process for students to enter the Single Subject Teaching Credential program in Science.
Curriculum
1. Major Requirements (75 units)
Core requirements (40 units)
Biology (12 units)
BIOL 1A, BIOL 1B, BIOL 1BL, BIOL 101, and BIOL 101L
Chemistry (10 units)
CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, CHEM 1B, CHEM 1BL
Geology (7 units)
EES 1 and EES 168
Math (4 units)
MATH 75
Natural Science (3 units)
NSCI 106
Physical Science (4 units)
PSCI 21
Earth Science Option (35 units)
PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B (see note 1) (8 units)
MATH 101 or MATH 102 or PSYCH 42 (4 units)
EES 3, EES 12, EES 30, EES 100, EES 101, EES 102, EES 105, EES 112 (23 units)
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total (120 units)*
* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.
Career Opportunities
This degree program is primarily designed for students who plan to become middle or high school science teachers; however, the program is also suitable for students who have an interest in other science career options.