The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education minor specifically serves students in STEM majors who are considering careers in secondary mathematics or science teaching.

Students pursuing the STEM education minor should meet with the Cal Teach staff as early as possible. Entry into EDUC 50 is by application only, and interested students must submit an application to the Cal Teach program (see the Cal Teach website or email calteach@ucsc.edu). Entry into EDUC 100 and EDUC 185L is contingent upon successful completion of previous Cal Teach internships and sufficient university-level science or mathematics coursework.

STEM Education Minor

The STEM Education Minor is an undergraduate course of study designed to explore theories of cognition, learning and pedagogy, and issues of cultural and linguistic diversity in education in the context of science and mathematics education. It specifically serves students in STEM majors who are considering careers in secondary mathematics or science teaching.

The STEM Education Minor includes ~75 hours of classroom field placements.  


Please note that although a STEM Education Minor does not confer or necessarily lead to a California Teaching Credential, it provides a great foundation and experience for graduate programs. If you are interested in learning more about our Master's/Credential Program, please visit the MA/C page.

Declaring the STEM Minor

To officially declare a STEM minor in education, students must submit a petition in MyUCSCand share the Academic Planning Form from the major to the department’s undergraduate advisor. Students pursuing a minor in education should meet with the Education Department’s undergraduate advisor as early as possible.

✔ To be eligible to declare the STEM minor in education, students must have:

✔ attended an Education Minor Workshop or met with the Education undergraduate advisor;

✔ completed or be enrolled in EDUC 50 (which requires being accepted into the Cal Teach Program); and

✔ successfully declared a major.