Chemistry with Teacher Certification, B.S.
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a physical science teacher in elementary, middle, or high schools in which science is taught as a separate subject. Continued study may include a master’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, education, geology or earth science.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS CONCENTRATION ARE:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
- A minimum of B- or better on all education courses
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Passing scores on the Praxis CORE, or 560 verbal, 540 Math on the SAT, or 23 or higher on the ACT, or 155 verbal, 156 quantitative on the GRE.
Passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators Tests, as of 9/1/15:
- Math Test#5732 Passing Score 150
- Reading Test#5712 Passing Score 156
- Writing Test#5722 Passing Score 162
For more information on Praxis exams: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent
- Passing scores on appropriate Praxis II Exam
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of clinical experience and clinical practice (student teaching)
This includes successful submission of the performance assessment, edTPA, as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Note: For the most updated information on this teaching certification program, students are directed to contact the College of Education as changes may have occurred since publication.
Various discipline-specific concentrations that will prepare students for multiple fields of employment or areas of additional undergraduate/graduate study are noted below. Course requirements for each concentration are explained in detail. The requirements for graduation, in addition to completion of the major area, are listed on "Undergraduate Degree Requirements."
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 207 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 2207 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM 208 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 2208 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM 205 | Analytical Chemistry Lec | 3 |
CHEM 2205 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 316 | Instrumental Analysis, Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 3316 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 305 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 306 | Physical Chemistry II, Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 3306 | Physical Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 307 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 405 | Seminar | 1 |
CHEM 416 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
Required Supporting Courses in Mathematics & Physics | ||
MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
MATH 311 | Differential Equations for Engineers | 4 |
or MATH 292 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry III | |
PHYS 140 | Principles of Physics I - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1140 | Principles of Physics I - Laboratory and recitation | 1 |
PHYS 141 | Principles of Physics II - Lecture | 3 |
PHYS 1141 | Principles of Physics II - Laboratory and Recitation | 1 |
Electives | ||
Select a minimum of six credits fromt he following courses: | ||
CHEM 220 | Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 308 | Biochemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 401 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 412 | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 414 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 420 | Food Chemistry | 4 |
CHEM 425 | Nanomaterial and Microelectronic Fabrication | 3 |
CHEM 435 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
Required General Studies Program Courses | ||
PSYC 152 | Development Adolescence to Adulthood | 3 |
WGST 110 | Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures | 3 |
BIOL 224 | The Human Body | 3 |
OR | ||
BIOL 225 | Human Sexual Biology | 3 |
INTD 180 | Computer Tools For Science and Mathematics | 3 |
Required Education Courses | ||
Phase I: | ||
EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
Phase II: | ||
EDU 330 | Focus: Development, Behavior and Learning | 3 |
EDU 371 | Grades 7-12 Methods/Materials | 3 |
Phase III: | ||
EDU 331 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
LTED 370 | Secondary:Reading & Language Workshop | 2 |
EDU 3372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
Phase IV: | ||
EDU 470 | Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
EDU 480 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
EDU 485 | Classroom Management and Assessment Internship Seminar | 2 |
Freshman | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
INTD 101 | Orientation to College First time freshman only | 1 |
MATH 192 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
WGST 110 | Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 102 | English Composition II | 4 |
MATH 193 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
BIOL 224 | The Human Body | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Sophomore | ||
Semester 1 | ||
CHEM 207 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 2207 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS 130 | College Physics I (Lecture) | 3 |
PHYS 1130 | Physics I Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
MATH 311 or MATH 292 | Differential Equations for Engineers or Calculus & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
PSYC 152 | Development Adolescence to Adulthood | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CHEM 208 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 2208 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS 131 | Physics II (Lecture) | 3 |
PHYS 1131 | Physics II Recitation & Laboratory | 1 |
INTD 180 | Computer Tools For Science and Mathematics | 3 |
EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Junior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
EDU 330 | Focus: Development, Behavior and Learning | 3 |
EDU 331 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
CHEM 205 | Analytical Chemistry Lec | 3 |
CHEM 2205 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHEM 307 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
CHEM 316 | Instrumental Analysis, Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 1316 | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 1 |
Chemistry elective | 3 | |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
General Education Tier III Capstone course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Senior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
CHEM 305 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 416 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 405 | Seminar | 1 |
Chemistry major elective | 4 | |
LTED 370 | Secondary:Reading & Language Workshop | 2 |
EDU 3372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
EDU 371 | Grades 7-12 Methods/Materials | 3 |
Credits | 19 | |
Semester 2 | ||
EDU 470 | Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
EDU 480 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
EDU 485 | Classroom Management and Assessment Internship Seminar | 2 |
CHEM 306 | Physical Chemistry II, Lecture | 3 |
CHEM 3306 | Physical Chemistry II Recitation/Laboratory | 2 |
Credits | 17 | |
Total Credits | 134 |