This program is specifically designed for students seeking Minnesota licensure (grades 5-12 or 9-12). Note: more than four years are required to complete the licensure requirements unless students enter the college with advanced standing.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a Chemistry Middle/Secondary Education degree, students will:
- Practice critical reflection in the analysis and improvement of their teaching.
- Demonstrate a sound foundation of content knowledge in the subject areas they teach.
- Understand and implement best practices in their teaching.
- Demonstrate the dispositions critical to effective teaching.
- Practice responsive teaching that meets the diverse needs of all students in their classrooms.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (e.g. parents, K-12 administrators, community members) to enhance student learning.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Chemistry Middle/Secondary Education major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 108-109
Major Residency Credits: 16
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Minimum Grade: C in EDU Courses
Minimum Grade: C- in all other program courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Content Core Courses | ||
| BIO 1104 | Life Science | 4 |
| CHM 1110 | General Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1120 | General Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| CHM 2200 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
| CHM 3000 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHM 3240 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 3460 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 4020 | Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| MTH 2221 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 2222 | Calculus II | 4 |
| NSC 4150 | Science, Technology, and Society | 4 |
| PSC 1202 | Cosmic Systems | 4 |
| PSC 2001 | Physics I (and Lab) | 4 |
| PSC 2002 | Physics II (and Lab) | 4 |
| Methods Course(s) | ||
| EDU 3373 | Secondary Science Methods | 4 |
| Middle/Secondary Education Courses 2 | 44-45 | |
| Total Credits | 108-109 | |
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Course includes a Lecture and Lab component.
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Chemistry education students should also review the Middle/Secondary and K-12 Education Licensure Program requirements published by the Education Department for required coursework in education
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 128
Upper Division Credits: 42
Residency Requirement: 32
Minimum GPA: 2.0