Dec 26, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014)

2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Physical Science (Composite Teaching)(Chemistry) - BS

College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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

Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS) for the Depth Course requirements.

A. Required Physics Courses (16 credits)

B. Elective Physics Courses (5 credits)

Select 5 additional credits from PHYS 2710 and/or courses at the 3000 level and above. (Not to include physics courses designated as USU Depth courses.) Research in physics education may be included.

C. Required Mathematics and Statistics Courses (11 credits)

D. Required Chemistry Courses (14-15 credits)

E. Required Science Courses (9 credits)

Note:

Students seeking this degree must complete the requirements for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the 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 , in addition to Secondary Education Program requirements.

All USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)(35 credits)

Prior to enrolling in these courses, students must be approved for admission to the STEP by the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Students must have a minimum of 60 credits and a total GPA of 2.75, and must meet the Department of Physics GPA standards. For information on other criteria that must be met for acceptance, students should consult with advisors in the Secondary Education Program, School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL).

Level 1 (11 credits)

Level 2 (12 credits)

Level 3 (12 credits)

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
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements