Recommended Sequence of Courses for Teaching Chemistry
NOTE: To be eligible for any type of certification in education, students must meet the GPA requirement and meet the required scores for a test of basic skills in math, reading, and writing. Students who are planning on taking Principles of Chemistry I should have the equivalent of a 23 on their ACT Math subscore OR have completed a college level mathematics course (either Functions or its equivalent ) to enhance their mathematical skills.
First Year
Fall Term
- CHEM 1055 Chemistry I
- MATH 1214 Functions OR
- MATH 1304 Calculus I
- PSY 1004 General Psychology
- EDU 1004 Foundations of Education
Winter Term
- CHEM 1065 Chemistry II
- MATH 1304 Calculus I
- EDU 1004 Foundations of Education
- PSY 1004 General Psychology
May Term
- CHEM 2584 Forensic Chemistry* (or)
Elective
Second Year
Fall Term
- CHEM 2155 Organic Chemistry I
- EDU 2164 Learning Theory and Pedagogy
- EDU 2014 Schooling in U.S. Culture
Winter Term
- CHEM 2165 Organic Chemistry II
- EDU 2164 Learning Theory and Pedagogy AND
- EDU 2014 Schooling in U.S. Culture OR
- EDU 2094 Standards Based Instruction (Taken after EDU 2164)
May Term
- CHEM 2294 Special Topics*
- Elective
Third Year
Fall Term
- CHEM 3115 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
- PHYS 2115 University Physics I
- EDU 3054 Instructional Strategies
Winter Term
- 3000-Level Chemistry Elective
- PHYS 2125 University Physics II
May Term
- EDU 3244 Practicum in Learning Experiences
Fourth Year
Fall Term
- 3000-Level Chemistry Elective
- CHEM 4904 Senior Honors*
- CHEM 4002 Supervised Lab (either during Fall or Winter)
- EDU 4114 Supervised Teaching in High School (either during Fall or Winter)
Winter Term
- 3000-Level Chemistry Elective
- EDU 4514 Senior Seminar*
- CHEM 4904 Senior Honors*
- CHEM 4002 Supervised Lab (either during Fall or Winter)
- EDU 4114 Supervised Teaching in High School (either during Fall or Winter)
May Term
- CHEM 4014 Topics* (or) Elective
Notes:
The Teaching Chemistry major is intended for those wishing to enter the field of secondary education in chemistry upon graduation. A separate Chemistry major is offered to those who wish to enter graduate or professional school or the workforce in a chemistry-related field upon graduation. Please consult the Chemistry Sequence if interested.
* Not required – Chemistry elective; One other 3000-level Chemistry course is required for graduation in addition to CHEM 3115