ACS Chemistry (Teaching) (CHCT) - BS Major

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44-49 S.H.

Teaching Options In Chemistry

Note: All Winona State University teacher education programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor and refer to the Teacher Education Addendum for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

The Chemistry Department, in cooperation with other science departments and the College of Education, has developed a Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT)-approved program. Students should be aware that the program described below may continue to change as the BOT considers changes to the Science Licensure Programs. Students will need to work closely with their academic advisor to ensure that they will be able to graduate with a BOT-approved degree.

Successful completion of the Chemistry Teaching program will enable a student to apply for 9-12 high school chemistry. Successful completion of the Physical Science Teaching program will enable a student to apply for licensure in both 9-12 high school chemistry and 9-12 high school physics upon achieving passing scores on the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examination (MTLE) basic skills, content, and pedagogy tests. The major meets Minnesota teacher certification requirements. Wisconsin certification requires minor modifications. Students preparing for certification in other states should consult with the department to learn of any necessary modifications.

Academic Requirements

Students must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to and continue in the Teacher Education program.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 in all courses completed in the declared major.
College graduates are required to complete the courses listed under the respective options.

Professional Education Sequence

Teaching majors must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program before they can enroll in Professional Education Sequence courses. Teaching majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to the courses in the content area listed below. For more information about teacher education admission requirements, see “Teacher Education Licensure Programs ” section.

Required Courses (44-49 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM

CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 S.H.)
CHEM 311 - Science Teaching Methods (4 S.H.) OR PHYS 311 - Science Teaching Methods (4 S.H.)
CHEM 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science (2 S.H.)
CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry (4 S.H.)
CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey (4 S.H.)
OR
CHEM 350 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 S.H.) AND
CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (5 S.H.)
◎ CHEM 360 - Chemical Information (2 S.H.)
△ CHEM 400 - Biochemistry I (4 S.H.) (Note: Only 1 S.H. of CHEM 400 counts as a Writing Intensive.)
◆ CHEM 412 - Physical Chemistry I (3 S.H.)
△ CHEM 413 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 S.H.)
CHEM 425 - Analytical Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
CHEM 450 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
◎ CHEM 475 - Seminar in Chemistry (1 S.H.)

Optional Research Path (Choose one - 3 S.H.)

Students may choose to pursue a research path (*) under the direction of a research advisor (3 S.H.)

△ CHEM 430 - Individual Projects in Chemistry (1-3 S.H.) *
△ CHEM 460 - Chemistry Research Proposal (1 S.H.) *
CHEM 461 - Chemistry Research (1-3 S.H.) *

Chemistry Electives - CHEM (4 S.H.)

CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (5 S.H.)
CHEM 401 - Biochemistry II (3 S.H.)
◆ CHEM 414 - Physical Chemistry II (3 S.H.)
△ CHEM 415 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (2 S.H.)
△ CHEM 426 - Analytical Chemistry II (4 S.H.)
CHEM 427 - Topics in Instrumental Chemistry (1-2 S.H.)
CHEM 438 - Medicinal Chemistry (2 S.H.)
CHEM 439 - Biochemistry of Drug Metabolism (2 S.H.)
CHEM 447 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2 S.H.)
CHEM 451 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (2 S.H.)

Professional Educational Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to courses in the content area. Refer to the “Teacher Education Licensure Programs ” section of this catalog for more information.

Note:

EFRT 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching

Students are also required to take 12 S.H. of Student Teaching. This course varies by department and program. See advisor for more information.

Other Requirements

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

ACS Chemistry (Teaching) (CHCT) - BS Major

Teaching Options In Chemistry

Academic Requirements

Professional Education Sequence

Required Courses (44-49 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM

Optional Research Path (Choose one - 3 S.H.)

Chemistry Electives - CHEM (4 S.H.)

Professional Educational Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note:

Student Teaching

Other Requirements

Education: Student Teaching - EDST (12-16 S.H.)

Mathematics - MATH (8 S.H.)

Physics - PHYS (8 S.H.)

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