STEM Teaching

CSUEB Students

CSUEB STEM LAB

The STEM LAB, housed in the College of Science, is a community learning space that connects students with undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) and graduate Teaching Associates (TAs). LAs provide drop-in support for students taking specific courses within the College of Science. Students are encouraged to drop in with questions for the LAs, use the space to meet with study groups, or work on homework. 

For more information about the Learning Assistant program, courses served, and drop-in hours, please visit the .

Math and Science Teacher (MAST) Scholars program

The Math and Science Teacher (MAST) Scholars Program is designed to provide CSUEB students with financial and educational opportunities to explore science and mathematics education at the middle school and high school levels. This program is open to CSUEB Junior, Senior, and Credential STEM and Liberal Studies majors. Liberal Studies majors with an interest in teaching elementary school must be interested in teaching Math or Science to qualify.  CSUEB works with local community colleges (currently Chabot and Ohlone) to support MAST Scholars at those campuses.

CSUEB Affiliate Scholars program

The MSTI (Math and Science Teacher Initiative) Affiliate Scholars Program employs CSUEB undergraduate students as MSTI Teaching Assistants to provide in-class assistance to K12 teachers in HUSD, FUSD, and CVUSD. MSTI TAs are paid $17/hr to engage in teaching-like activities under the mentorship of a dedicated teacher supervisor. Enrolling in this program will help satisfy the 45-hour service requirement for all California teachers, give you priority admission to the CSUEB Teaching Credential Program, and jumpstart your teaching career.

General Public

CSUEB Single Subject Info and Application page

A Single Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach the specific subject(s) named on the credential in departmentalized classes such as those in most middle schools and high schools. However, a teacher authorized for single-subject instruction may be assigned to teach any subject in his or her authorized fields at any grade level: preschool, grades K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults.

CSUEB Credential Information Session

Teaching Credential Information Sessions (CIS) are free informational sessions whereby you can obtain program and admissions information for Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist (special education) Credential Programs. Prospective students are advised to attend one of these sessions, and it is best to attend a session in the year in which you plan to apply to the program since requirements may change from year to year. The format for each session will be the same. Sessions will include a PowerPoint presentation followed by an open forum for general questions.

CSU Educorps

represents the community of individuals interested in growing the future through teaching. Its purposes are to significantly increase the number and diversity of students entering CSU’s teacher preparation programs, especially in high-need areas such as math, science, special education, and bilingual education, and to provide ongoing, high-quality support to members on their path to earning their teaching credentials.

Get the Facts Out

Changing the conversation around STEM teacher recruitment.  is a partnership between four national societies working to repair the reputation of the teaching profession. This site contains resources for prospective teachers, faculty/staff who prepare teachers, and the general public.

Encorps STEM Teachers Program

To address the STEM teacher shortage, has been working earnestly since 2007 to recruit the best and brightest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals to teaching, providing meaningful opportunities to impact students in low-income communities.  EnCorps Fellows, who become EnCorps STEM Teachers in under-resourced schools, are connecting students to real-world math and science career and economic opportunities, preparing the STEM workforce pipeline and transforming public education statewide.