Chemistry Education (Grades 7-12) (IB/M)

Program Overview

This program prepares students to teach science at the secondary level. It includes coursework in multicultural education, science methods, curriculum development, and student teaching. Students must also complete a subject area major in Chemistry. The program is designed to meet the requirements for certification as a science teacher in the state of Georgia.

Program Outline

Outline:

Professional Requirements:

• EDCI 3100/3100W: Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice (3 credits)
• EDCI 3213: Introduction to Secondary Methods and Clinic: Science (3 credits)
• EDCI 4010: Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (2 credits)
• EDCI 4210W: Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School (3 credits)
• EDCI 4250: Directed Student Teaching (9 credits)
• EGEN 3100: Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
• EGEN 4100: Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching (3 credits)
• EGEN 4110: Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching (3 credits)
• EPSY 3010: Educational Psychology (3 credits)
• EPSY 3110: Exceptionality (2 credits)
• EPSY 3125: Classroom and Behavior Management (3 credits)
• EPSY 4010: Assessment of Learning (2 credits)

Additional Requirements:

• HIST 1501 or HIST 1502 (3 credits)
• PSYC 1100 (3 credits)

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program (Optional):

• Total Credits: 45
• Students must complete a subject area major in Chemistry consisting of a minimum of 36 credits in natural sciences courses at the 2000 level or above.
• At least 24 credits of 2000-level or above courses in chemistry and closely related subject areas are required.
• Up to 12 credits may be completed in related areas.