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) | ||
| NSC 3333 | Science Methods | 4 |
| Middle/Secondary Education Courses 2 | 44-45 | |
| Total Credits | 108-109 | |
- 1
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
Total Credits: 128
Upper Division Credits: 42
Residency Requirement: 32
Minimum GPA: 2.0