Chemistry With Secondary Certification Degree Plan
Bachelor of Science
(Chemistry major with secondary certification in Chemistry –
120 semester hours)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 1411, 1412 | 8 |
| Chemistry 3151, 3152, 3201, 3351, 3352, 3421, and 4181 | 15 |
| Chemistry (advanced) | 8 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology or Geology: Biology 1410, 1411, 1480, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2411, 2423, 2424 Geology 1401, 1402 |
8 |
| Communication 2301 or 2331 | 3 |
| English 1301 | 3 |
| English 1302 or Honors 1302 | 3 |
| English 2323, 2324, 2325, 2329 or Honors 2301 | 3 |
| Government 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
| Mathematics 2331* | 3 |
| Physical Activity: 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117, 1118, 1119, 1120, 1125, 2101, 2102 | 1 |
| Physics 1421 and 1422 | 8 |
| Social Science: Agricultural Economics 1331, Economics, 2300, 2301, 2302, Geography 2301, Psychology 1303, 2301, 2304, 2305, Sociology 1303, 2301, 2305, 2307 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts: Art 1301, 1302, 1305, 2301, 2302, Drama 1311, 1351, 2331, 2334, Music 1310, 1341, 1342, 1351, 1361, 1375, 1376, Honors 2302 |
3 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Education 4973 | 9 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Education 2323 | 3 |
| Education 4321, 4322 and 4323 | 9 |
| Educational Psychology 3303 | 3 |
| Reading 4320 | 3 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives | 12 |
Chemistry as a teaching field with Grade 8-12 Certification.
A student who chooses chemistry as a teaching field, regardless of major, must complete at least the following courses: Chemistry 1411, 1412, 3151, 3152, 3201, 3351, 3352, 3421, and 4181.
* The student is expected to have completed two years of high school algebra and one-half year of high school trigonometry. If not, Mathematics 1361 and/or 1362 should be completed as applicable before enrollment in Mathematics 2331.
The above plan meets all core curriculum and general Bachelor of Science degree requirements.
The degree requires a minimum of 120 hours with a minimum of 45 advanced hours.
Graduation Requirement for the Chemistry Major with Certification in Chemistry or Physical Science
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry who are seeking secondary teacher certification in physical science are required to complete the TExES physical science certification exam for physics/chemistry certification in order to be eligible for graduation. A student is eligible to take this exam upon completion of all required chemistry and physics credits or during the semester immediately prior to graduation. This exam is administered through the College of Education.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry who are seeking secondary teacher certification in chemistry are required to complete the TExES chemistry certification exam in order to be eligible for graduation. A student is eligible to take this exam upon completion of all required chemistry credits or during the semester immediately prior to graduation. This exam is administered through the College of Education.
