Minor Program

Get started with the CalTeach minor by enrolling in EdStem 82/82T. There are no prerequisites for this course, and any student is eligible to declare the minor after taking one CalTeach course. 

About the Minor

The Science and Math Education minor is offered by the CalTeach program. CalTeach is a program for undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors interested in exploring STEM teaching and learning, developing teaching skills for all ages, and considering a career in education. 

CalTeach at UC Berkeley is working to increase the number of qualified STEM educators in K–12 classrooms, particularly in diverse urban or rural public schools in California. Courses in the CalTeach program are open to any STEM major with a desire to promote math and science education and increase access, equity, and inclusion in STEM learning.

CalTeach has a practice-based approach focusing on applying pedagogical skills learned in coursework to classroom-based fieldwork. Several courses in the Science and Math Education minor support STEM learning in Bay Area communities with field placements in local K-12 STEM classrooms. By the time students graduate with the minor, they will have spent over 100 hours honing their teaching in local classrooms.

Make an Advising Appointment!

Talk with a CalTeach advisor about the Science and Math Education minor, course planning, and STEM teaching pathways (including credentials and careers). Ask questions and explore how CalTeach can fit into your academic and career plans!