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

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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Available Program Format(s): In-Person

About the Program

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.

Student Outcomes

Secondary Education

Students in Secondary/K-12 Education teacher licensure programs will demonstrate awareness of multiculturalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Students in Secondary/K-12 Education teacher licensure program will gain readiness and eligibility for student teaching.
Teacher candidates will successfully complete student teaching.

Chemistry Major, B.A.

Apply the fundamental principles of chemistry and/or biochemistry, showing core competency in chemistry areas (general, analytical, organic, biochemistry and physical chemistry).
Design and conduct experiments using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Conduct scientific inquiry in an ethical manner.
Handle chemicals and chemical waste safely.
Search, critically evaluate, and properly cite scientific literature.
Use effective oral and written communication skills.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 123 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
A minor is not required for this program.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: Students may fulfill this General Studies requirement with MTH 1410 - Calculus I or its prerequisites.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: Students may fulfill this General Studies requirement with Additional Content Courses for Secondary Science Licensure Concentration.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement with EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy and EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools , which also meet requirements under Foundation and Method Courses for Secondary Education.
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students can consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.

Students can fulfill this requirement with EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools .

Chemistry Major Core Courses: 36 credits

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

Additional Content Courses Required for Secondary Science Licensure: 29 credits

Six or more credits in this category can also satisfy General Studies requirements for Natural and Physical Sciences.

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

Secondary Education Foundation and Methods Courses: 28 credits

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. 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)**
* Requires at least provisional admission to the School of Education

**Requires formal admission to the School of Education

Senior Experience: 12 credits

EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirement	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Chemistry Major Courses	36 credits
Additional Content Courses Required for Secondary Science Licensure	29 credits
Foundation and Methods Courses	28 credits
Senior Experience	12 credits
Total for the Chemistry Major, B.A. with Secondary Science Teacher Licensure Concentration	Minimum 123 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.

Up to 15 of the 33 General Studies credits in this program may be fulfilled through requirements for the degree.