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Physical Science Composite Teaching (Chemistry) - BS

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College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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  • For more information about Chemistry, see the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry advisor. Current students should also meet with the department advisor and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

Minimum University Requirements
Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

 2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)  and STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

NOTES: Suggested schedule assumes student has passed MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) . 

Students should consult with the Chemistry & Biochemistry department advisor to develop an individualized plan of study that is applicable to their interests and STEP program no later than their sophomore year.

Admission to STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1215 , CHEM 1220 , CHEM 1225 ; PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2215 , PHYS 2220  and PHYS 2225 .

Requires a 3.00 GPA.

A grade of C or better is required in all Chemistry and Physics prefix courses.

All candidates for graduation with a Physical Science Composite Teaching degree through the Chemistry & Biochemistry department must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program
New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

 Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 3.0 GPA, ACT scores of 21 composite and 20 verbal/English and 19 mathematics/quantitative to be admitted to the major.

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4     BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen (BLS)   3    
PHYS 1080: Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS)   3     ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3    
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)   4     PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)   4    
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I   1     PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II   1    
University Studies Course 3   STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)   3    
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I   4     CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)   4    
CHEM 1215: Chemical Principles Laboratory I   1     CHEM 1225: Chemical Principles Laboratory II   1    
GEO 1110: Physical Geology (BPS)   3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
GEO 1115: Physical Geology Laboratory   1     Physics Elective Course 2500+ level 3  
PHYS 1040: Introductory Astronomy (BPS)   3     University Studies Courses 4-6  
PSC 2000: The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS)   3          
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Apply for STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program).

Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
CHEM 2300: Principles of Organic Chemistry  or CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I   3  or 4     SCED 5100: Motivation and Classroom Management   3    
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I   1     SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI)   3    
ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3     SCED 4300: Clinical Experience II   1    
SCED 3300: Clinical Experience I   1     SCED 4400: Teaching Science II   3    
SCED 3400: Teaching Science I   3     ITLS 5500: Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education   3    
Physics Elective Course 2500+ level   2-3   University Studies Courses 3  
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)   2-3        
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
SPED 4000: Education of Students with Disabilities   2     SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar   2    
SCED 5200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)   3     SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools   10    
SCED 5210: Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment   3          
Elective Credits*   7-8        
Comments

*Elective credits could include GEO 2200: The Earth Through Time  3  credits and WILD 2200: Ecology of Our Changing World (BLS)  3  credits. These courses would be used to obtain the earth science endorsement needed to teach 9th grade science.
Comments

 

Students must complete the General Education Requirements  and the University Studies Depth Requirements . 

Program Requirements

  • Requires a 3.00 GPA.
  • Admission to STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1215 , CHEM 1220 , CHEM 1225 ; PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2215 , PHYS 2220  and PHYS 2225 .
  • A grade of C or better is required in all Chemistry and Physics prefix courses.
  • All candidates for graduation with a Physical Science Composite Teaching degree through the Chemistry & Biochemistry department must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.

Physical Science Major Required Courses

Physical Science Mathematics and Statistics

Physical Science Required Chemistry Courses

Physical Science Required Courses

Required Courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)

To begin the admission process to the STEP program, students should see their Chemistry advisor at least two semesters before they begin Level I coursework and also meet with a Secondary Education (TEAL) advisor. STEP admission deadlines are March 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. For more information about secondary education teaching requirements, go to http://teal.usu.edu/undergrad/sced/index-SCED.

Level I

Level II

Level III

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at teal.usu.edu.

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