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

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97-105 credits (no minor required)

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

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Overview

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 a 9-12 high school chemistry 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.

ACS Chemistry Teaching Major Map

Required Courses (48-49 credits)

Chemistry (44 credits)

CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM 311 - Science Teaching Methods (4 credits) OR PHYS 311
CHEM 312 - Practical Considerations of Teaching Science (2 credits) OR PHYS 312
CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry (4 credits)
◎ CHEM 360 - Chemical Information (2 credits)
CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 credits)
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 credit)
◆ CHEM 412 - Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
△ CHEM 413 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 425 - Analytical Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 450 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4 credits)
◎✪ CHEM 475 - Seminar in Chemistry (1 credit)

Organic Chemistry (4 credits)*

choose one:

CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
CHEM 350 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)

Research Path (3 credits)

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

△ CHEM 430 - Individual Projects in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
△ CHEM 460 - Chemistry Research Proposal (1 credit)
CHEM 461 - Chemistry Research (1-3 credits)

Chemistry Electives (4-5 credits)*

CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (5 credits) (if CHEM 350 taken as required course)
Any additional 400-level CHEM course not required above (if CHEM 340 taken as required course)

Other Requirements (16 credits)

Physics (8 credits)

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

Mathematics (8 credits)

MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 credits)
MATH 213 - Calculus II (4 credits)

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) 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 Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. 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.

Criteria required semester before completing online application:

30 college level credits completed with no more than 4 credits of pass/no credit courses
Cumulative G.P.A. of at least ≥ 2.75 based on 30 most recent credits including all credits per semester
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level writing course (ENG 111 if taken at WSU)
B grade or better in a 3-credit college level speech course (CMST 191 or 192 if taken at WSU)
C grade or better in a 3-credit college level math course (Math 202 is required for Elementary and Early Childhood majors)
Early Clinical experience; clinical hours ≥ 15 hours:
- Can be met by taking college level course(s) with clinical hours (including courses enrolled in the semester of the TE Admission application). Syllabus/clinical hour evaluation needed if non-WSU course.
- Can be met through a comparable work or volunteer experience completed after high school graduation. Complete Early Clinical Form with supervisor and return to 212 Cathedral.

Professional Education Sequence (33 credits)

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.

✽ HERS 204 - Personal & Community Health (3 credits)
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities (3 credits)
EDUC 429 - Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
EDFD 401 - Human Development and Learning: K-12 & 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 421 - Classroom Management: K-12 and 5-12 (1 credit)
◆ EDFD 441 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: K-12 and Secondary (3 credits)
△ EDFD 459 - The Professional Educator (3 credits)
EDFD 461 - Multicultural Youth, Children, & Families: Part I: K-12 and 5-12 (2 credits)
EDFD 462 - Multicultural Youth, Children, and Families Part II (1 credit)

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 credits)

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

State Licensure Note

Minnesota Licensure requires 12 credits of Student Teaching. Wisconsin Licensure requires 16 credits of Student Teaching which can be earned with one semester of student teaching.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning