Chemistry - ACS Chemistry (Teaching) (CHCT) - BT Major

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100-105 S.H. (no minor required)

2.5 GPA required in chemistry major, 2.75 GPA required overall for Teacher Licensure Program.

Teaching Options in Chemistry

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.

Required Courses (60-65 S.H.)

Chemistry - CHEM (44-49 S.H.)

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
CHEM 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science (2 S.H.) OR PHYS 312
CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry (4 S.H.)
◎ CHEM 360 - Chemical Information (2 S.H.)
CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 S.H.)
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 S.H.)
◆ 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.)

Organic Chemistry (4 or 9 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.)

Research Path (3 S.H.)

Students may choose to pursue a research path under the direction of a research advisor.

△ 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.)

Physics - PHYS (8 S.H.)

PHYS 201 - General Physics I (4 S.H.) AND
PHYS 202 - General Physics II (4 S.H.)
OR
PHYS 221 - University Physics I (4 S.H.) AND
PHYS 222 - University Physics II (4 S.H.)

Mathematics - MATH (8 S.H.)

MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 S.H.)
MATH 213 - Calculus II (4 S.H.)

Teacher Education Licensure Program Information

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Unit before taking Professional Education courses. This process is competitive; the number of students admitted each semester is limited. Admission is based on grades (2.75 GPA), passing Basic Skills Exams and other measures. For more information on this Admission process, visit the Teacher Education Program Admissions page.

All Winona State University Teacher Education Licensure Programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor 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.

Professional Education Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must complete all Professional Education Sequence courses in addition to content area courses. Refer to Teacher Education Licensure Programs for more information.

Note

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

Student Teaching (12 S.H.)

◎ EDST 465 - Student Teaching - Senior High School K-12 Specialty (1-16 S.H.)

Wisconsin Licensure Note

Students applying for Wisconsin Licensure are required to earn 16 S.H. of Student Teaching.

Chemistry Electives (4 S.H.)

CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (5 S.H.)
Any additional 400-level CHEM course not required above

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning