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This program prepares individuals to teach chemistry at the secondary level. It includes coursework in chemistry content, professional studies in education, and a methods course. Students must also complete a teaching internship and a practicum in secondary classrooms.

Program Outline

Outline:


Content Knowledge Verification:

  • Review of transcripts to determine unfulfilled content requirements.
  • Deficiencies must be completed before graduation.

Chemistry Content Courses (6-7 hours):

  • Any CHEM elective in consultation with advisor (2-3 hours)
  • CHEM 620 Chemical Safety in the Research Environment (1 hour)
  • Choose one course from the following:
  • CHEM 599 Independent Study (3 hours)
  • CHEM 699 Research in Chemistry (3 hours)

Professional Studies in Education Core (29 hours):

  • CURR 505 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School (3 hours)
  • EDPS 501 Psychology of Adolescence (3 hours)
  • EDPS 627 Designing Classroom Assessments (3 hours)
  • EDUC 592 Teaching Internship (6 hours)
  • LTEC 602 Technology and Student-Centered Learning (3 hours)
  • PRCT 588 Practicum in Secondary Classrooms (2 hours)
  • RDNG 657 Comprehension and the Content Areas (3 hours)
  • SFCE 655 Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic and Sustainable Society (3 hours)
  • SPGN 510 Introduction to Inclusive Education and Disability Studies (3 hours)

Methods Course (4 hours):

  • CHEM 520 Advanced Methodology for Secondary Chemistry Teachers (4 hours)
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Entry Requirements:

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program. A 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work or 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level. Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. Request and have submitted two letters of recommendation that address the candidate's professional commitment, experience, and potential. Freedom from civil/criminal convictions, academic probation, or administrative probation. An undergraduate degree in chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 32 semester hours in chemistry coursework.

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