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Chemistry Education, B.S.

Requirements

The degree in chemistry education prepares a student to teach chemistry in secondary education. Students that complete this degree receive endorsements to teach chemistry. Completion of this program is dependent upon being accepted into the Secondary Education program through the School of Education. There is a great demand for teachers in chemistry and employment opportunities are excellent.

In obtaining this degree, students will learn how to:

Use modern scientific instruments and interpret results
Apply principles used in chemistry to solve everyday problems
Think analytically
Use problem solving skills
Categorize information
Apply learned math skills
Develop laboratory skills

Total Program Credits: 120

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Students are admitted directly to the Baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry Education upon acceptance to the Secondary Education Program.
  2. Students must obtain the departmental Advisor's signature on an approved program plan prior to enrollment in their second semester of study.
Secondary Education Requirements:
  1. ENGL and MATH QL courses must have a grade C or higher.
  2. GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade lower than a C in content area courses.
  3. Completion of all General Education requirements and 70% of content area courses.
  4. Pass LiveScan Criminal Background Check.
General Education Requirements: 38 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
 or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Context CC (5.0)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
Complete one of the following: 3
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3.0)
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3.0)
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3.0)
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3.0)
  POLS 1000 American Heritage AS (3.0)
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3.0)
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE (2.0)
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE 2
Distribution Courses:
  Biology 3
  CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 1 4
  CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II PP 2 4
  Humanities 3
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 77 Credits
Chemistry Discipline Core Courses:  
  CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 3 1
  CHEM 1225 Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 4 1
  CHEM 1250 Chemistry Cornerstone- Research and Careers 1
  CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I 4
  CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II 4
  CHEM 2315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
  CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
  CHEM 3000 Analytical Chemistry 2
  CHEM 3005 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2
  CHEM 3060 Physical Chemistry I WE 4
  CHEM 3065 Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)  
  CHEM 3600 Biological Chemistry 3
  MATH 1220 Calculus II 4
  PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP 4
  PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1
  PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP 4
  PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1
  SCIE 4210 Science Teaching Methods I 3
  SCIE 4220 Teaching Methods in Science II 3
Education Discipline Core Courses: Must be completed with a B- or higher  
  EDSC 1010 Introduction to Education 2
  EDSC 3000 Educational Psychology 3
  EDSC 325G Equitable Technology Integration GI 2
  EDSP 340G Exceptional Students GI 2
  EDSC 4200 Classroom Management I 2
  EDSC 4250 Classroom Management II 2
  EDSC 4440 Content Area Literacies 3
  EDSC 445G Multicultural Instruction ESL GI 3
  EDSC 455G Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment GI 3
  EDSC 4850 Student Teaching Secondary 8
  EDSC 4990 Teacher Performance Assessment Project WE  2
Chemistry Elective Requirement: 5
Complete a minimum of 5 credit hours from the following list  
  CHEM 3020 Environmental Chemistry (3)  
  CHEM 3025 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)  
  CHEM 3100 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)  
  CHEM 3115 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1)  
  CHEM 3605 Biological Chemistry Lab (1)  
  CHEM 3800 Energy Use on Earth (3)  
  CHEM 4000 Instrumental Analysis WE (2)  
  CHEM 4005 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)  
  CHEM 4600 Structure Determination (3)  
  CHEM 4605  Structure Determination Laboratory (1)  
  CHEM 495R Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)  
  CHEM 496R Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4)  
  or advisor-approved electives  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
  2. Overall Grade of 3.0 (B) or above with no grade lower than a C or better in major required content courses and no grade lower than a B- in Licensure and Methods courses.
  3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
  5. A minimum of 52 credit hours must be in the major with a minimum of 20 credits taken at UVU. A minimum of 24 chemistry and physics credits must be upper-division.
  6. Complete all chemistry courses with a minimum grade of "C-" or better.
  7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Footnote:
1-To be taken with CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory
2-To be taken with CHEM 1225 Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory
3-To be taken with CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP
4-To be taken with CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II PP

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 4
CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1250 Chemistry Cornerstone- Research and Careers 1
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
MATH 1220 Calculus II 4
CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II PP 4
CHEM 1225 Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Social/Behavioral Sci. Distribution 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2315 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists & Engineers I PP 4
PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists & Engineers I Lab 1
Biology Distribution 3
American Institutions 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 3000 Analytical Chemistry 2
CHEM 3005 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2
PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II PP 4
PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II Lab 1
Humanities Distribution 3
  Semester total: 17
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
CHEM 3060 Physical Chemistry I WE 4
CHEM 3065 Physical Chemistry I Lab 1
CHEM 3600 Biological Chemistry 3
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI 3
EDSC 1010 Introduction to Education 2
Fine Arts Distribution 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
EDSC 3000 Educational Psychology 3
EDSP 340G Exceptional Students GI 2
EDSC 455G Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment GI 3
SCIE 4210 Science Teaching Methods I 3
Chemistry Elective 3
  Semester total: 14
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
EDSC 4200 Classroom Management I 2
EDSC 4440 Content Area Literacies 3
EDSC 445G Multicultural Instruction ESL GI 3
EDSC 325G Equitable Technology Integration GI 2
SCIE 4220 Teaching Methods in Science II 3
Chemistry Elective 2
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
EDSC 4850 Student Teaching Secondary 8
EDSC 4250 Classroom Management II 2
EDSC 4990 Teacher Performance Assessment Project WE 2
  Semester total: 12
  Degree total: 120

Department

Chemistry

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate an overall knowledge of the key concepts needed to teach Chemistry at the secondary education level.
  2. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in science pedagogy.
  3. Develop an understanding of the interaction between chemistry and society.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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