MaST: Math and Science Teaching
Welcome to the
California State University Channel Islands
Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative
The CSUCI MaST Initiative proudly serves Ventura County and neighboring regions in recruiting, credentialing, and supporting mathematics and science teachers.
This website is dedicated to providing the most up to date information regarding the CSUCI MaST Initiative. Explore the site using the main menu to find out about MaST partnerships, pathways to becoming a secondary (middle or high school) math or science teacher, financial aid opportunities, math and science teacher support, and more.
About MaST
In May 2005, the Office of the Chancellor of the California State University set forth a goal for the CSU to double the number of math and science teachers that it credentials by 2010. This effort is to try to compensate for the critical shortage of K-12 mathematics and science teachers that plagues the state and the nation. Each CSU campus is committed to a specific plan based on regional needs and characteristics that identifies a numerical goal for increased production of credentialed math and science teachers and specifies how it will be reached.
The CSU Channel Islands Mathematics and Science Teacher (MaST) Initiative was created to respond to the growing need for mathematics and science teachers in Ventura County. We plan to meet the educational mathematics and science needs in our region by achieving the following goals:
1. Increase interest among K-16 students in pursuing mathematics and science in higher education
2. Increase the number of mathematics and science students entering teacher preparation programs (especially to CSUCI).
3. Support the teaching of current middle school and high school mathematics and science teachers in Ventura Country.
4. Create a dialog for collaborative partnerships to meet the above goals.
The MaST Initiative is currently funded by grant monies from the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the Boeing Foundation. These grants provide financial aid to students pursuing preliminary teacher credentials in the areas of mathematics or science and the necessary support for the above goals as well provide support to ongoing MaST Initiative projects.
Please explore the website for more detailed information on MaST activities and assistance. If you have any questions about the MaST Initiative or the CSUCI Teacher Credential Program, please contact us.
