Humboldt State
Humboldt State University has established the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center (SMTC) to provide opportunities and resources for currently practicing mathematics and science teachers, credential candidates and undergraduates interested in science and math education. With the support of their enthusiastic faculty, Humboldt State has also created new blended programs in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. The Department of Mathematics at Humboldt State has created a Mathematics Education minor for students who wish to take the CSET exam and gain the Foundational Level Mathematics (FLM) Credential, which students in existing undergraduate elementary and special education have access to as well.
With the expansion of the existing Service-Learning Fellows Program (SLFP) there is special emphasis on math and science. The SLFP includes four math and science faculty, and serves to assist students considering a career in the teaching. In addition to this program, the Transfer Students Interest Group (TRIG) in Secondary Math and Science Teaching will continue to assist transfer students, especially with placement in fieldwork experience. TRIG provides a similar program for freshmen seeking a career in math and science teaching, with the opportunity to have fieldwork in the middle and high school setting.
Humboldt State also provides stipends to credential candidates, to cover the cost of travel to their fieldwork and LiveScan costs. The university offers test preparation seminars and will offer students support for the CSET exam. Financial aid seminars are available for those students who are interested.