Chemistry, Adolescence Education: Chemistry and General Science, B.A.

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Students seeking Initial Certification in Adolescence Education must complete the requirements for a BA in addition to the requirements set forth in the School of Education program description. Those students may use INTD 300 in place of CHEM 351 . Certification in adolescence education is not available with the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

NSTA Adolescence Science Program Learning Outcomes

Content Knowledge: Effective teachers of science understand and articulate the knowledge and practices of contemporary science. They interrelate and interpret important concepts, ideas, and applications in their fields of licensure.
Content Pedagogy: Effective teachers of science understand how students learn and develop scientific knowledge. Preservice teachers use scientific inquiry to develop this knowledge for all students.
Learning Environments: Effective teachers of science are able to plan for engaging all students in science learning by setting appropriate goals that are consistent with knowledge of how students learn science and are aligned with state and national standards. The plans reflect the nature and social context of science, inquiry, and appropriate safety considerations. Candidates design and select learning activities, instructional settings, and resources–including science-specific technology, to achieve those goals; and they plan fair and equitable assessment strategies to evaluate if the learning goals are met.
Safety: Effective teachers of science can, in a P-12 classroom setting, demonstrate and maintain chemical safety, safety procedures, and the ethical treatment of living organisms needed in the P-12 science classroom appropriate to their area of licensure.
Impact on Student Learning: Effective teachers of science provide evidence to show that P-12 students’ understanding of major science concepts, principles, theories, and laws have changed as a result of instruction by the candidate and that student knowledge is at a level of understanding beyond memorization. Candidates provide evidence for the diversity of students they teach.
Professional Knowledge and Skills: Effective teachers of science strive continuously to improve their knowledge and understanding of the ever changing knowledge base of both content, and science pedagogy, including approaches for addressing inequities and inclusion for all students in science. They identify with and conduct themselves as part of the science education community.

Outline/Advising Guide

For Students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022:

First Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3 or
F/ Credit(s): 3
INTD 203 - U/Social Foundations of Education in the United States Credit(s): 3

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 209 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
F/ Credit(s): 3 or
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Second Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 114 - N/Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
PSYC 216 - S/Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 300 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3 or
CHEM 340 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3 or
Elective Credit(s): 3
PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - N/Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
S/ Credit(s): 3
EDUC 215 - Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Third Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 * or
CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3 *
CHEM 340 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3 or
Elective Credit(s): 3
CHEM 342 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
EDUC 204 - Dimensions of Teaching Credit(s): 3
EDUC 206 - Practicum: Dimensions of Teaching Credit(s): 1
SPED 205 - Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs Credit(s): 3
H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools Credit(s): 1

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 2 or
CHEM 331 - Laboratory Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 2
CHEM 330 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
HUMN 220 - W/H/Western Humanities I Credit(s): 4 or
HUMN 221 - W/H/Western Humanities II Credit(s): 4
INTD 300 - Topics in Secondary Education: Science Credit(s): 3
INTD 302 - Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Fourth Year

Fall (15 Credit Hours)

EDUC 340 - Student Teaching - Middle School Education Credit(s): 7.5
EDUC 350 - Student Teaching - High School Education Credit(s): 7.5

Spring (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
CHEM 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
CHEM 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3
M/ Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 126

*Students meet the Physical Chemistry requirement by taking either CHEM 320 and CHEM 322 (Physical Chemistry I and II) or CHEM 324 (Principles of Physical Chemistry). An additional 3 credit 300-level chemistry course must be taken if the CHEM 320 /CHEM 322 option is used. Two additional 3 credit 300-level chemistry courses must be taken if the CHEM 324 option is used. Two 300-level chemistry laboratory courses are required. One of these laboratories must be either CHEM 313 or CHEM 331 . The second laboratory course must be either CHEM 342 or CHEM 361 .

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.