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Chemistry Teaching - BS

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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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  • For more information about Chemistry and Biochemistry, 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 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI) .

REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN THS PROGRAM:

  • Requires a 3.00 GPA
  • CHEM prefix course grades must be C or better. Only one repeat is allowed to earn a C or better to stay in this major.
  • No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a pass/fail basis, except those courses which are only taught pass/fail.

 

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:
CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I   4   grade of C or better CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)   4   grade of C or better
CHEM 1215: Chemical Principles Laboratory I   1   grade of C or better CHEM 1225: Chemical Principles Laboratory II   1   grade of C or better
MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL)   4     MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4    
University Studies courses 6   University Studies courses 6  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I   4   grade of C or better CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II   4   grade of C or better
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I   1   grade of C or better CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II   1   grade of C or better
CHEM 3000: Quantitative Analysis (QI)   3   grade of C or better CHEM 3510: Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry   2   grade of C or better
CHEM 3005: Quantitative Analysis Laboratory   1   grade of C or better CHEM 3520: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory   1   grade of C or better
MATH 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3     PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)   4    
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)   4     PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II   1    
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I   1     University Studies courses 3  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
CHEM 3060: Physical Chemistry I (QI)   3   grade of C or better CHEM 3070: Physical Chemistry II (QI)   3   grade of C or better
SPED 4000: Education of Students with Disabilities   2   grade of C or better CHEM 3090: Physical Chemistry Laboratory (CI)   2   grade of C or better
CHEM 3700: Introductory Biochemistry  (taught spring semester) or CHEM 5700: General Biochemistry I   3  or 3   grade of C or better ITLS 5500: Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education   3   grade of C or better
SCED 3300: Clinical Experience I   1     SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI)   3    
SCED 3400: Teaching Science I   3   grade of C or better SCED 4400: Teaching Science II   3   grade of C or better
University Studies courses 3   SCED 4300: Clinical Experience II   1   grade of C or better
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:
CHEM 4990: Undergraduate Seminar (CI)   2   grade of C or better SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar   2   grade of C or better
SCED 5210: Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment   3   grade of C or better SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools   10   grade of C or better
SCED 5200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)   3   grade of C or better      
SCED 5100: Motivation and Classroom Management   3          
University Studies 5-6        
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Admission Requirements for this Major

New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. A 3.0 GPA and 60 credits of coursework are required for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). 

Transfer students from other institutions or other USU majors need a 3.0 GPA to be admitted to the major. They also need 60 credits of coursework to be admitted to the STEP.

Students should contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) for information on additional admission criteria. For application requirements visit teal.usu.edu. 

Students must complete the General Education Requirements .

  • CHEM 1220  will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
  • PHYS 2220  will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
  • MATH 1210  will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.

Student must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements .

Chemistry Program Requirements

  • Grade of C or higher is required for all CHEM prefix and STEP courses for Chemistry Teaching.
  • No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a pass/fail basis, except those courses which are only taught pass/fail.
  • No CHEM prefix course may be repeated more than one time to improve the grade to a C- or better.
  • All candidates for graduation with a Chemistry degree must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.

Chemistry Teaching Major Requirements

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. STEP courses require a grade of C or better. For more information about secondary education teaching requirements, go to 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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