Chemistry Education Major

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Program Director: Dr. Thomas Sexton

Degree Types: Bachelor of Science (default) or Bachelor of Arts (alternate)

The Chemistry Education program offers a wide range of chemistry and education courses to prepare students for a career as a secondary teacher. Students majoring in this program will gain a broad knowledge base in the chemical sciences, learn to communicate effectively, and develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Through classroom and hands-on learning, the Chemistry Education bachelor’s degree program provides skills and experience you can apply directly to your career:

Gain leadership experience outside the classroom through a wide range of experiential learning opportunities.
Learn to apply Christian, Catholic, Benedictine values to work and life.
Work in small classes alongside world-class faculty who bring professional experience to their classrooms.

There are additional academic policies which apply to all education majors. Please review those policies on the Education: Undergraduate Programs page.

Major Requirements

Minimum grade of C- required for all courses in the major.

Required Courses:

BIO 103 - General Biology I 3 Semester Credit(s)
BIO 103L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 108 - College Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 108L - College Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 112 - College Chemistry II 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 112L - College Chemistry II Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 217 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 217L - Organic Chemistry I Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 230 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 230L - Analytical Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 310 - Biochemistry I 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 310L - Biochemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 329 - Chemistry Lab Practicum 1 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 429 - Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory 1 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 209 - Calculus I 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 203 - Introduction to Physics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 203L - Introduction to Physics Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 304 - Intermediate Physics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 304L - Intermediate Physics Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
SCI 201 - Earth Science 4 Semester Credit(s)
HUM 499 - Senior Competency Testing 0 Semester Credit(s)

Upper-Level Chemistry Electives: Choose 3

For courses with a lecture & separate lab, both are required together to fulfill the course.

CHE 312 - Biochemistry II 3 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 318 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 318L - Organic Chemistry II Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 326 - Environmental Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 326L - Environmental Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 340 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 417 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 417L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 450 - Physical Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 450L - Physical Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)

Education Courses:

EDU 200 - Introduction to Education 2 Semester Credit(s)
or
EDU 202 - Introduction to Teaching for Transfer Students 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 207 - Pre-Professional Experience 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 267 - Cultural Diversity & Human Relations 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 301 - Classroom Management 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 310 - Secondary Practicum I 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 320 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 365 - Reading Instruction in the Content Areas 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 379 - Secondary Methods - Science 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 383 - Foundations of Inclusive Classrooms 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 401 - Secondary Practicum II 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 411 - Student Teacher Assessment 0 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 412 - Behavior Strategies & Supports 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 413 - School Community Relations 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 421 - Data-Informed Instruction 2 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 423 - Student Teaching Seminar 1 Semester Credit(s)
EDU 443 - Student Teaching: Chemistry Ed 8-14 Semester Credit(s)
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Semester Credit(s)
PSY 205 - Educational Psychology 3 Semester Credit(s)
Please review the requirements for Middle School Endorsement if that option is intended. (For Middle School Endorsement, PSY 332 is required.)

Total: 126 Semester Credits

Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks