Students must take 2 credit hours in either CHEM 498 or CHEM 499H.
Electives chosen with the advice of the chemistry faculty (3-4)
Electives chosen with the advice of the chemistry faculty from CHEM 339 and 400 level classes excluding classes numbered 490 to 497 or an appropriate advanced course in mathematics or physics (3-4).
Students seeking certification should consult with the discipline coordinator as early as possible to make certain they meet certification requirements as well as those set by the university for graduation. In addition to the program of courses outlined below, the state provides alternative pathways to teacher certification. Contact the discipline coordinator for more information about these programs.
Requirements in Department (51-62)
Please note corequisite information in courses below.
Other state requirements include educational psychology (including human growth and development), history and/or philosophy of education, and the psychology of exceptional children. Students should consult with the discipline coordinator in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to determine which courses are approved for satisfying these requirements.
See “Teacher Certification Requirements” for additional information and requirements.
and one elective chosen from CHEM 339 and 400-level courses excluding courses numbered 490 to 497 (3-4)
No more than 3 semester hours of CHEM 498/CHEM 499H, Research, will be counted towards requirements in department.
Requirements outside Department (40)
Students seeking admission to professional schools should consult their adviser as early as possible to make certain they meet entrance requirements for their chosen field.