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Certificate in Science and Mathematics Mentor Teacher/Coach

Admission
The certificate program is open to fully credentialed science and mathematics middle school or high school teachers who want to become mentors or coaches at their school sites.

Requirements
To earn the certificate, participants must successfully complete 14 quarter units—8 required units and 6 elective units, with a grade of "B" or better.

Transfer Credit
Four quarter units of credit from other institutions are permitted if the courses relate directly to the content of certificate coursework. Applicable courses taken through University Extension prior to application may be counted toward the certificate. Coursework must be taken within the last five years and must be taken at the upper division or graduate level. Requests for transfer credit must be in writing and official transcripts must accompany the request. The requests for transfer credit must be approved by the Director of Education Extension.

To Enroll in the Program
An enrollment form must be filed along with a nonrefundable fee of $50 before the completion of the third course. The nonrefundable fee covers academic advisement, tracking of progress/completion and updates on program changes and additions. Enrollment forms are available in Extension's quarterly catalog, at Student Services, in program department offices and on the Web site: www.extension.ucr.edu/certificates.

Required Courses Units F W Sp Su
Effective Strategies for Mentor Teachers/Coaches in Science and Mathematics 2   X   X
Instructional Leadership as a Springboard to Exemplary Teaching 3       X
Practicum in Mentor Teaching/Coaching 3 scheduled as needed
Elective Courses* Units F W Sp Su
Using Organizational and Project Management Skills to Create Effective Educational Environments 1   X    
Developing Collaborative School Learning Environments 2        
Family, Community and Professional Partnerships in Educational Environments 1     X  
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences -- Its Educational Implications and Applications 3        
Effective Presentations Using Technology 1   X    
Using Technology to Analyze Student Learning 1        
Content Area Courses in Science/Mathematics (3-4 units from the following courses)
Mathematics
Strategies for Effective Mathematics Instruction 4   X   X
Using Technology in Teaching Mathematics 4     X  
Developing the Real Number System 4        
Developing the Real Number System, Part B 4        
College Algebra 4   X   X
Linear Algebra for Middle School, Grades 6-8 4     X  
Non-Linear Algebra for Middle School, Grades 7-9 4        
Advanced Algebra 4        
Fundamental Concepts of Geometry, Part I 4 X      
Fundamental Concepts of Geometry, Part II 4        
Trigonometry and Problem Solving 4        
Probability and Statistics, Part A 4   X   X
Probability and Statistics, Part B 4        
Content and Methods for Teaching Advanced Placement Calculus 3 X      
Content and Methods for Teaching Advanced Placement Statistics 3 X      
Science
Introduction to Science 4        
Topics in Chemistry 4        
Chemistry I: Introduction to Chemistry 2        
Chemistry II: Structure of Matter and Chemical Bonding 3        
Chemistry III: States of Matter, Chemical Reactions and Nuclear Chemistry 3        
Chemistry IV: Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry 3 X     X
Content and Methods for Teaching Advanced Placement Chemistry 3        
Content and Methods for Teaching Advanced Placement Biology 3        
Biological Sciences and Lab 3        
Topics in Biological Sciences 2 X      
Topics in Teaching Genetics 3        
Environmental Science and Ecology for Educators 3       X
Botany for Educators 3        
Principles of Geology for Educators 4        
Introduction to Astronomy for Educators 1       X
Oceanography 2        
Weather and Climate 3        
Introduction to Concepts of Physics 4   X    
Concepts of Physics: Mechanics 3        
Concepts of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 3        
Concepts of Physics: Heat and Waves 3 X     X

*One of the elective courses must be in a content area course in mathematics or science.

Information in this matrix is subject to change. Classes in this program are scheduled year-round with varying start dates; please see schedule of classes.

More Information
Annette Webb
(951) 827-1653
mathscience@ucx.ucr.edu
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Last Updated
22-Jul-2008

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