Chemistry Education, B.S.

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Program Description

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

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 2.7 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.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		121
General Education Requirements		32 Credits
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
or ENGH 1005	Literacies and Composition Across Contexts
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
Complete one of the following:		3
HIST 1700	American History (3)
HIST 2700 & HIST 2710	US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6)
HIST 1740	US Economic History (3)
POLS 1000	American Heritage (3)
POLS 1100	American National Government (3)
Distribution Courses:
Fine Arts		3
Humanities		3
Social/Behavioral Science		3
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth		3
GEO 1010	Introduction to Geology	3
BIOL 1610	College Biology I	4
Discipline Core Requirements		86 Credits
Chemistry Discipline Core Courses:
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 3	1
CHEM 1220	Principles of Chemistry II	4
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	4
CHEM 3065	Physical Chemistry I Lab	1
CHEM 3600	Biological Chemistry	3
GEO 1015	Introduction to Geology Laboratory	1
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I	4
PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab	1
PHYS 2220	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II	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 3250G	Equitable Technology Integration	2
EDSP 3400G	Exceptional Students	2
EDSC 4200	Classroom Management I	2
EDSC 4250	Classroom Management II	2
EDSC 4440	Content Area Literacies	3
EDSC 4450G	Multicultural and Multilingual Education	3
EDSC 4550G	Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment	3
EDSC 4850	Student Teaching Secondary	8
EDSC 4990	Teacher Assessment Project	2
Chemistry Elective Requirement		3 Credits
Complete a minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list:		3
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 (2)
CHEM 4005	Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)
CHEM 4600	Structure Determination (3)
CHEM 4605	Structure Determination Laboratory (1)
CHEM 4950R	Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 4960R	Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4)
or advisor-approved electives

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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

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To be taken with CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 121 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.
8. Successful completion of at least two writing enriched courses.

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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
MATH 1210	Calculus I	4
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CHEM 1250	Chemistry Cornerstone- Research and Careers	1
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth		3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 2
MATH 1220	Calculus II	4
CHEM 1220	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1225	Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory	1
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
EDSC 1010	Introduction to Education	2
	Credit Hours	14
Second Year
Semester 3
CHEM 2310	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 2315	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
PHYS 2210	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I	4
PHYS 2215	Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab	1
BIOL 1610	College Biology I	4
American Institutions		3
	Credit Hours	17
Semester 4
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 and Engineers II	4
PHYS 2225	Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab	1
Humanities Distribution		3
	Credit Hours	17
Third Year
Semester 5
GEO 1010	Introduction to Geology	3
GEO 1015	Introduction to Geology Laboratory	1
CHEM 3060	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHEM 3065	Physical Chemistry I Lab	1
CHEM 3600	Biological Chemistry	3
Fine Arts Distribution		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
EDSC 3000	Educational Psychology	3
EDSP 3400G	Exceptional Students	2
EDSC 4550G	Secondary Curriculum Instruction and Assessment	3
SCIE 4210	Science Teaching Methods I	3
Chemistry Elective		3
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution		3
	Credit Hours	17
Fourth Year
Semester 7
EDSC 4200	Classroom Management I	2
EDSC 4440	Content Area Literacies	3
EDSC 4450G	Multicultural and Multilingual Education	3
EDSC 3250G	Equitable Technology Integration	2
SCIE 4220	Teaching Methods in Science II	3
	Credit Hours	13
Semester 8
EDSC 4850	Student Teaching Secondary	8
EDSC 4250	Classroom Management II	2
EDSC 4990	Teacher Assessment Project	2
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	121

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.