Major in Natural Sciences, Chemistry Education Concentration
Program Overview
This four-year, 121-credit program prepares students for careers as secondary science teachers. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in science, including chemistry, physics, biology, and math, complemented by education courses that focus on teaching methodologies, classroom management, and instructional technology. Students are required to maintain a 2.75 GPA and receive a "C" or better in all content and education courses to be eligible for licensure. Admission into the teacher licensure program is necessary for advanced education courses.
Program Outline
Outline:
The program is designed to prepare students for a career as a secondary science teacher. The program requires 121 credit hours and is divided into four years. The program is structured as follows:
- Freshman Year:
- Semester 2: CHEM 113 (General Chemistry II), CHEM 114 (General Chemistry Lab II), LIFE 103 (Biology of Organisms-Animals and Plants), MATH 255 (Calculus for Biological Scientists II) or MATH 161 (Calculus for Physical Scientists II), Arts and Humanities
- Sophomore Year:
- Semester 4: EDUC 275 (Schooling in the United States), EDUC 340 (Literacy and the Learner), CHEM 343 (Modern Organic Chemistry II) or CHEM 346 (Organic Chemistry II), CHEM 344 (Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory), PH 122 (General Physics II) or PH 142 (Physics for Scientists and Engineers II)
- Junior Year:
- Semester 6: CHEM 261 (Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry), CHEM 473 (Foundations of Physical Chemistry), EDUC 461B (Secondary Science and Technology Education II), Historical Perspectives, Science Elective
- Senior Year:
Other:
- All Chemistry Education majors must maintain a 2.75 GPA and receive a C or better in all content and education courses for licensure.
- All Chemistry Education majors are expected to be prepared to take CHEM 111/CHEM 112 their first semester which requires MATH 118.
- All course work must be completed prior to Student Teaching (AUCC 4A/B/C requirement).
- Admission into the teacher licensure program is required for phase II education courses and above.
