Chemistry (BA) with Secondary Education Certification Preparation
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with certification in education. The BA in chemistry with Certification in Education requires 94-95 credit hours. In addition to general chemistry you will also study analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, instrumental analysis, and physical chemistry. Other important coursework includes math and physics. Additionally, you will take education courses in topics like middle and high school classroom teaching and technology, classroom management, and complete your student teaching assignment at a local school.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
Secondary Education (grades 9-12) Minor Coursework
37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDU 11110 Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences
- EDU 20200 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- EDU 21501 Teacher Education Seminar I
- EDU 30710 Content Literacy for Diverse Learners
- EDU 32100 Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology
- EDU 34100 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDU 34310 Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences
- EDU 38700 Reading/Writing Across Curriculum
- EDU 40400 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning
- EDU 41000 Student Teaching
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking
- COM 11000 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- SW 20000 Intercultural Communication
Content Area Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDU 33000 Secondary Methods of Teaching Science
Chemistry, BA
51-52 credit hours
Additional Chemistry Coursework
3-4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 45500 Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 47100 Physical Chemistry I
Major Coursework
37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 35500 Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 48500 Chemistry Seminar
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II
Physics Coursework
8 credit hours of coursework from the following:
- Option 1
- PHY 25100 Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
or
- Option 2
- PHY 30100 General Physics I
- PHY 30200 General Physics II
Elective Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 30000 Introduction to Chemical Literature and Laboratory Safety
- CHM 31100 Applications in Forensic Science
- CHM 38500 Medicinal Chemistry
- CHM 42100 Biochemistry: Structure and Mechanism
- CHM 42200/BSC 42200 Biochemistry: Metabolism
- CHM 44000 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 47200 Physical Chemistry II
- CHM 47300 Physical Chemistry Lab
- CHM 48000 Chemistry Internship
- CHM 48900 Independent Research