Program: Physical Science Composite Teaching (Chemistry) BS - 4 Year Degree Map - Utah State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)

MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 1080 - Intelligent Life in the Universe (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
University Studies Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 credit(s)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
GEO 1110 - Physical Geology (BPS) 3 credit(s)
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit(s)
PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PSC 2000 - The Atmosphere and Weather (BPS) 3 credit(s)

Spring Semester (15-17 credits)

Apply for STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program).

CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
Physics Elective Course 2500+ level (3 credits)
University Studies Courses (4-6 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15-18 credits)

CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 credit(s) or
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
SCED 3400 - Teaching Science I 3 credit(s)
Physics Elective Course 2500+ level (2-3 credits)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) Course (2-3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
SCED 5821 - Three-Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge 3 credit(s)
ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
University Studies Courses (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (16-17 credits)

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.

SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
Elective Credits (7-8 credits)*

Spring Semester (12 credits)

SCED 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)