This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
A minor is not required with this major.
This program is designed for those students seeking state certification for teaching chemistry at the secondary level, and includes a student-teaching component in the senior year at an area school.
Chemistry Major (31-32 credits)
Chemistry Core (25 credits)
CHEM 161 General Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 200 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 201 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I - Foundations 3 Credits
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory - Foundations 1 Credit
CHEM 212 Organic Synthesis 3 Credits
CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - Synthesis 1 Credit
CHEM 260 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 316 Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds 3 Credits
CHEM 238 Introduction to Research 1-6 Credits
Directed Electives (3 credits) from courses below
Directed Electives (3 to 4 credits) from course below
Math and Science Related Requirements (18-19 credits)
BIO 121 General Biology I 4 Credits
or
BMS 102 Introduction to Biomolecular Science 3 Credits
and
BMS 103 Introduction to Biomolecular Science Laboratory 1 Credit
or
ESCI 121 The Dynamic Earth 3 Credits
PHYS 121 General Physics I 4 Credits
or
PHYS 125 University Physics I 4 Credits
PHYS 122 General Physics II 4 Credits
or
PHYS 126 University Physics II 4 Credits
Additional Courses (9 credits)
PSY 236 Life-Span Development 3 Credits
HIST 161 American History to 1877 3 Credits
or
These courses may be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Professional Education (30 credits)
SPED 315 Introduction to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities 3 Credits
EDTE 316 Principles of Learning in Diverse Settings (Secondary) 4 Credits
EDSC 425 Multicultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching at the Secondary Level 3 Credits
EDSC 435 Secondary Education Student Teaching 9 Credits
LLA 440 Literacy instruction in the Secondary School 3 Credits
SCI 414 Interdisciplinary Science, Practices, and Pedagogy 3 Credits
SCI 417 Science Methods in Secondary School 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 120