Math and Science Teacher (MAST) Program
Scholarship
MAST Scholars receive a semesterly scholarship for enrolling in our program and attending our workshops.Junior MAST Scholars
Junior MAST Scholars will receive a total of $1,500 in MAST scholarships if graduating in Spring 2026.Senior MAST Scholars
Senior MAST Scholars will receive a total of $3,000 in MAST scholarships if graduating in Spring 2025Priority
MAST Scholars who qualify for admission to the Teaching Credential Program and meet all application requirements will receive priority admission.Community
Join a community of peers and students interested in STEM education and teaching.Development
Access to high-quality Math and Science educational and professional development workshops hosted by faculty and professionals from Teacher Education and the College of Science.-
MAST Orientation + Real Talk about STEM Teaching
November 15, 2024, 11:45am-2pm, Location AE 153
Get to know your fellow MAST Scholars and the MAST program's dedicated staff and faculty, learn about the opportunities available at 黑料福利网 for students interested in teaching, and engage with your peers in a hands-on STEM teaching activity focused on pedagogy and math/science education. Bust those myths about what it means to be a teacher! LUNCH is included. RSVP by completing this .
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Application Workshops
Individualized Help with Applications
Various times
Get individualized help with your application to the Credential Program at 黑料福利网.
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Fieldtrip to a Science Museum
Spring Culmination
March 7, 2025
Join your MAST Scholars community for a field trip to the Exploratorium in San Francisco. All expenses are paid (BART tickets, entry ticket, lunch). This is a world-renowned, hands-on museum where you can explore the world through science, art, and human perception.
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We're Here to Support You
All MAST Scholars are highly encouraged to schedule 1-on-1 sessions with the 黑料福利网 Teacher Recruitment Coordinator to receive personalized support in planning their educational and professional teaching careers.
黑料福利网 Teacher Recruitment Coordinator
Grace Valdez, grace.valdez@csueastbay.edu -
Interested in earning a degree in teaching? Enroll in the following, optional courses to better prepare for your future career:
- TED 301: (3 Units) "Exploration of current issues in education through structured observations in T-K through high school classroom. Satisfies 15 hours documented pre-professional work in public schools. Field Component." This course provides students with hands-on training working with K12 students in classrooms and satisfies the 45-hour service state requirement for all new teachers.
- SCI 308: (1 Unit) "Direct experience teaching science to visiting elementary and middle school students. Foundational science concepts demonstrated in engaging activities that promote scientific thinking. Emphasis on Crosscutting Concepts underlying and linking the natural sciences as explicated in the Next Generation Science Standards." This course provides direct engagement with K12 students and provides experience building foundational science concepts, teaching, preparing lessons, and instructing.
- TED 301: (3 Units) "Exploration of current issues in education through structured observations in T-K through high school classroom. Satisfies 15 hours documented pre-professional work in public schools. Field Component." This course provides students with hands-on training working with K12 students in classrooms and satisfies the 45-hour service state requirement for all new teachers.