Secondary Education in Chemistry
(Exceptional Needs)
Students pursuing their degree in secondary education in chemistry are advised by both the chemistry department and the education department. Students take courses to provide a varied background. Please review the additional admission criteria and requirements for the education program.
Core chemistry courses:
- Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 141)
- Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 142)
- Organic Chemistry (CHEM 241)
- Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 343) or Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 344)
- Chemistry Seminar (CHEM 480 and 481)
- Chemical Research (CHEM 496)
- Physics I (SCIE 257)
- Physics II (SCIE 257)
- Concepts of Science (SCIE 291)
- Principles of Biology I (BIOL 190) or Principles of Biology II (BIOL 191)
- Secondary Methods in Chemistry (EDUC 384)
- Teaching Reading in Secondary School (READ 230)
- Cultural Diversity and Human Rights (SOCW 377)
- Methods for Exceptional Needs (SPED 328)
The secondary education in chemistry major participates in CHEM 480 (481) seminar for eight semesters.
Core education courses:
- Introduction to education in inclusive setting (EDUC 140)
- Practicum in teacher education (EDUC 201)
- Techonology application in teaching (EDUC 205)
- Education psychology and measurement (EDUC 250)
- Advanced practicum in teacher education (EDUC 301)
- Student teaching (EDUC 482/483)
- Child and adolescent pyscology (PSYC 239)
- Effectvive collaboration and use of community resources (SPED 405)
- Behavior/classroom managemnent (SPED 430)
