Program Overview

Chemistry, Teaching Licensure - Bachelor of Science

Four-Year Plan

The Chemistry, Teaching Licensure - Bachelor of Science program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in chemistry and prepare them for a career in teaching. The program requires a total of 129-131 credit hours and can be completed in four years.

Freshman Year

• First Term:
  • ENGL 110C (3 hours)
  • MATH 163 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 121N and CHEM 122N (4 hours)
  • STEM 101 (1 hour)
  • Human Creativity (3 hours)
• Second Term:
  • ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C (3 hours)
  • MATH 211 (4 hours)
  • CHEM 123N and CHEM 124N or CHEM 125 (4 hours)
  • Philosophy and Ethics (3 hours)
  • STEM 102 (1 hour)

Sophomore Year

• First Term:
  • CHEM 211 and CHEM 212 (5 hours)
  • MATH 212 (4 hours)
  • PHYS 231N (4 hours)
  • STEM 201 (3 hours)
• Second Term:
  • CHEM 213 and CHEM 214 or CHEM 216 (5 hours)
  • PHYS 232N (4 hours)
  • STEM 202 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 (5 hours)

Junior Year

• First Term:
  • CHEM 331 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 332W (2 hours)
  • CHEM 441 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 351 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 352 or CHEM 442W (2-4 hours)
  • Impact of Technology (3 hours)
• Second Term:
  • CHEM 333 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 334W (2 hours)
  • CHEM 449 (3 hours)
  • COMM 101R (3 hours)
  • Literature (3 hours)

Senior Year

• First Term:
  • CHEM 421 and CHEM 422 (6 hours)
  • CHEM 468 (3 hours)
  • STEM 401 (3 hours)
  • Human Behavior (3 hours)
  • Interpreting the Past (3 hours)
• Second Term:
  • STEM 485 (9 hours)
  • CHEM 415 or CHEM 439 or CHEM 443 or CHEM 451 (3 hours)
  • STEM 402 (3 hours)
  • CHEM 485 (1 hour)

Total Credit Hours

The total credit hours required for the program are 129-131.

Additional Information

Language and Culture I & II may be met in high school and are not included in this 4-year plan. The four-year plan is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.