Chemistry Option 3: Chemistry Teaching

CHEM — Electives above 300 or BIOL 490 as approved by chemistry advisor

8

SCI 402 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences Teaching Methods

3

SCI 403 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences Field Experiences in Teaching

3

SCI 497C — Senior Seminar in Physical Science Education

2

Total

16

General Education - Core

BIOL 171 — Principles of Biology

4

CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I

4

MATH 174 — Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

SCI 497C — Senior Seminar in Physical Science Education and

2

SCI 499C — Senior Thesis II

1

General Education Total

38

Program Requirements

CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II or

 

CHEM 131 — Environmental Chemistry I

4

CHEM 326 — Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 351 — Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 360 — Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 441 — Physical Chemistry I

3

CHEM Electives above 300

8

SCI 402 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics & Physical Science Teaching Methods

3

SCI 403 — Integrated Biology, Mathematics, & Science Field Experiences in Teaching

3

Program Requirements Total

31

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 175 — Calculus I

4

PHYS 201 — Elementary Physics I and PHYS 201A

4

PHYS 202 — Elementary Physics II and PHYS 202A

4

Supplements Total

12

Teacher Education Requirements

EDF 207 — Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211 — Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311 — Learning Theories and Assessment in Education

3

EDSE 312 — Educational Methods and Technology

3

EDSE 416 — Clinical Practice

12

EDSE 483 — Classroom Organization and Mngt. for Secondary Teachers

3

EDSP 230 — Education of Exceptional Children

3

Teacher Education Requirements Total

30

Components of Degree Requirement

General Education

38

Program Requirements

31

Program Supplements

12

Teacher Education Requirements

30

General Electives

 

Total Hours Required

 

In order to achieve state certification for teaching chemistry, the requirements for a secondary education certificate as listed by the College of Education must be satisfied. Currently, the course requirements are EDF 207, EDF 211, EDF 311, EDSE 312, EDSP 230, EDSE 416, and EDSE 483. For other requirements for certification, see the College of Education section elsewhere in the catalog and an advisor in the College of Education.