CSU Bakersfield
In order to facilitate fellowship and a sense of camaraderie in the program, CSU Bakersfield has developed a cohort-based approach to equipping students with teaching credentials in mathematics. CSUB is offering a competitive scholarship to students desiring to obtain a single subject credential in mathematics, where students are introduced to the world of math scholarship and pedagogy. Credential candidates at CSUB are also given the chance to accompany faculty to the annual meeting of the Southern California chapter of the Mathematical Association of America.
CSUB has initiated a partnership with the Kern High School District (KHSD) in which MSTI students tutor 100 hours in a KHSD school. This provides students the much needed hands-on experience and provides them with a mentor within the school system. This partnership, combined with the development and implementation of a blended program in mathematics with credential, has created a new and effortless way for students to obtain their degree and credential simultaneously and in 4 years of study.
CSU Bakersfield has also hosted Education Recruitment Fairs for math and science teacher candidates. These events display the successful partnerships between the campus Career Development Center, School of Education and the California Teacher Recruitment Program. These MSTI program components have enabled large numbers of students planning teaching careers to interact with a range of school districts.