CSU Stanislaus
CSU Stanislaus has created new and expedited pathways for math and science credentials, including math and science teaching internships and articulated pathways with community colleges, accompanied by widespread dissemination of information. The campus has also increased the award of financial aid available to credential candidates, actively informing them of all scholarships and loan assumption opportunities.
MSTI has advanced collaboration between the University and K-12 schools, community colleges, academic and paraprofessional programs, and teacher organizations in the region. Partnerships focus on the expansion of communication and articulation between the campus and other groups in order to facilitate the successful completion of teacher education admissions requirements. To assist candidates pass the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), CSU Stanislaus has arranged workshops including trained CSET instructors, test preparation materials, and CSET review sessions, at no cost to students. An intensive CSET preparation summer institute has also been offered available for students interested in pursuing science credentials.
Ten merit-based $1,500 scholarships are available to future math teachers to assist with senior and credential year education expenses, including tuition, books, and testing fees. Additional grants, scholarships, and other federal and state financial aid opportunities such as need-based aid and Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) are offered as well.
To supplement classroom instruction, students are also hired as science and mathematics coaches, tutors, and mentors for the CSU Stanislaus High School Mathematics Program (HiMAP). Science and math majors also tutor middle school students participating in the ARCHES Central Valley Regional Collaborative, and this includes summer tutoring programs.
CSU Stanislaus has also established a New-Teacher Helpline and email contact to provide help and guidance for prospective and currently enrolled credential candidates.