Chemistry Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration

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Degree seeking candidates who wish to obtain Colorado licensure for Secondary Science Education with a major in Chemistry must earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Included in the requirements for the Chemistry major with a concentration in Secondary Science teaching is a core curriculum designed to ensure that the Chemistry education program meets the Colorado Science Licensure Standards and addresses the objectives of the General Science content area examination. The core curriculum adds a firm foundation in Biology, Physics, Earth and Space Science, and Mathematics. The Colorado Academic Standards in Science are strongly emphasized within the curriculum. Science Licensure candidates must declare their major with the appropriate concentration in Secondary Science Licensure.

Required General Studies

COMM 1010 - Presentational Speaking Credits: 3
Students must satisfy the Written Communication general studies requirement.
General Studies Quantitative Literacy (met by MTH 1410 - Calculus I or pre-requisites required to gain entrance to Calculus I)
General Studies Arts and Humanities (6 credits)*
General Studies Historical (3 credits)*
General Studies Natural and Physical Sciences (met by additional science content area courses)
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences (satisfied by EDS 3130 and EDS 3150 in licensure sequence)
General Studies Total: 18-22 credits**

Note:

*Included in General Studies courses, students must select one that satisfies the Global Diversity requirement.

**The total will be 22 credits if the student is required to take a pre-requisite course to gain entrance into MTH 1410-Calculus I.

Chemistry Major Core Courses

CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1
CHE 3000 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHE 3010 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
CHE 3100 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 3110 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHE 3120 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits: 1
CHE 3130 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 2
CHE 3190 - Survey of Physical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 3200 - Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
Upper Division Chemistry Electives: 6 credit hours
Major Core Total: 36 credits

Additional Content Courses Required for Chemistry Majors Pursuing Science Licensure

Biology (8 credits):
BIO 1080 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIO 1081 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIO 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIO 1091 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
Physics (10 credits):
PHY 2010 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2020 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2030 - College Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2040 - College Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
Earth and Space Science (7 credits):
GEL 1010 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
Or
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
Mathematics:
MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
Additional Content Courses Total: 29 Credits

Secondary Education Foundation and Methods Courses

All the courses in this area are required for Secondary Science Licensure. Some course pairs must be taken together; please see an advisor in the School of Education for more detail on recommended sequence. All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better. You should complete your General Studies and at least half of your major and additional content area courses before beginning Teacher Education courses.

EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy Credits: 4 *
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education Credits: 1 *
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools Credits: 3 *
CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 **
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1 **
EDS 3280 - Disciplinary Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools Credits: 3 **
SCI 3950 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 3 **
SCI 3960 - Field Experience in Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Credits: 1 (60-hour field experience)**
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12 **
Secondary Education Foundation and Methods Total: 40 Credits

* Requires at least provisional admission to the School of Education

**Requires formal admission to the School of Education

Chemistry Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration

Required General Studies

Chemistry Major Core Courses

Additional Content Courses Required for Chemistry Majors Pursuing Science Licensure

Secondary Education Foundation and Methods Courses

Chemistry Major, B. A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration Grand Total: 123-127 Credits