Secondary Education Chemistry Major

Completion of the chemistry courses as well as the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary teacher of chemistry. Students in this program must select an academic minor in another department. A minor in physics education is recommended. Advising for this major is provided by the School of Education.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Chemistry department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos318.htm

Total Credits Required

138-152

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	32
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II]	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I	4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4


Other Required Courses	27
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [Div II] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [Div II] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [Div II]
MA 161 Calculus I [Div II]	5
MA 163 Calculus II	4
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [Div II] or	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)


Teaching Minor, Minimum*	10-24


Professional Education	37
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers	3
ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community	2
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4

*Students who minor in Physics Education and take PH 220 and CH 221 can complete the minor with an additional 10 credit hours of physics.

Bulletin Year: 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.