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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.

Students majoring in secondary education chemistry must maintain a grade point average of 2.70 or greater with no grade below a “C” in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minor and required cognates combined.

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 134-137
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major32
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 Courses26
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [Div II] or5
     PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [Div II]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [Div II] or5
     PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [Div II]
MA 161 Calculus I [Div II] 4
MA 163 Calculus II 4
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II] 4
GC 255 Physical Geology [Div II] or4
     GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)
Teaching Minor, Minimum*10-24
Professional Education37
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 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher 2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School 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


Bulletin Year: 2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.