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Dec 11, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Chemistry Teaching - BS
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College of Science
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
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Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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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 |
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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
- Grade of C or higher is required for all courses taken to fulfill major requirements and STEP courses for Chemistry Teaching.
- 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.
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Admissions Requirements for this Program
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New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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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 |
Teaching Certification and Graduation Requirement:
- Students must complete a USBE-approved lab safety training course as a graduation requirement and provide record of completion to their advisor as a requirement for licensure recommendation.
- The USBE has approved the Flynn Scientific Online Lab Safety Course which can be completed at https://labsafety.flinnsci.com/UnAuthHome/Index.
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.
- BIOL 1010 will fulfill the Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) requirement.
- NOTE: BIOL 1610 is not a BLS, so if selected to fulfill major requirements, another BLS course option will be need to be completed to fulfill the BLS requirement.
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
Chemistry Program Requirements
- 3.0 overall GPA is required for Admission into STEP program and for graduation.
- Grade of C or higher is required for all courses taken to fulfill major requirements and STEP courses for Chemistry Teaching.
- 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.
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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 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.
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 https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/
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