College of Science and Mathematics
Special Degrees in the CSM
As new opportunities arise for study in specialized fields, the College of Science and Mathematics has made special degree progams available in these areas.
You can get brief information about each program using the dropdowns below, or you can proceed directly to the web sites supporting these degree programs using the external links on the right. You can also check the departmental web sites for links to their special degree programs.
The B.A. in Natural Sciences Biology Option serves to establish subject matter competency through coursework as approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), which waives the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET), and streamlines the process for students to enter the Single Subject Teaching Credential program in Science. This degree program is primarily designed for students who plan to become middle or high school science teachers; however, the program is also suitable for students who have interest in other science career options.
Please contact CSM Advising and Resources Center (ARC) at 559.278.4150 for advising and more information.
Please visit their B.A. Degree in Natural Sciences for further details.
Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary endeavor that increasingly requires employees fluent in both science and business to enable the development of new technologies and products based on the unique applications of the cellular and molecular life sciences. The Master’s Degree in Biotechnology an approved Professional Science Master's program offers students who are fundamentally educated in various scientific disciplines the opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills required to comprehend and commercialize these emerging technologies and/or their products.
Please visit their Master's Degree in Biotechnology for further details.
The Master of Science degree in Water Resource Management was developed to meet the growing demand for advanced knowledge in water resources and their use in the urban, industrial, and agricultural environment. The degree includes political and policy aspects of water use as well as an understanding of the economics involved.
Please visit their M.S. Water Resource Management for further details.