THE NSED MINOR PATHWAY
The Natural Sciences Education Minor (NSED) is a partner program that will accelerate your completion time and save up to $8,500 on Teacher Preparation Program tuition. And, you don’t have to be a science major! This option allows you to take several classes that are required for your teaching credential. You will also gain over 60 hours of experience in an elementary, middle, or high school classroom. This minor is a total of 24 units.
If you completed the NSED minor or applicable NSED courses, your Teacher Preparation Program Course of Study will be adjusted upon admission to the program.
This pathway requires traditional student teaching over the course of a fall and spring semester.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a bachelor's degree in any subject from UC Merced
- Satisfy the basic skills Bachelor of Science degree requirement
- Meet subject matter competence
- Obtain Certificate of Clearance from the CTC
See our comprehensive list of application requirements and prerequisites.
NSED PATHWAY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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Successful completion of the NSED minor will allow you to complete the program in under one year while saving on tuition. If you do not complete the NSED minor, selected NSED courses successfully completed can still be applied towards the program requirements
You must have earned a grade of B- or higher for these courses to be applied to the Teacher Preparation Program:
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NSED 100 - Project-Based Instruction: Assessment and Management for Beginning Teachers
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NSED 120 - Classroom Interactions in Science and Mathematics: A focus on Equity in Urban and Rural Schools
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NSED 130 – Technology in Education
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NSED 150 - Research Methods in Education
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CURRENT UC MERCED UNDERGRADUATES
- Contact CalTeach today to learn more about the NSED Pathway.
