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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
TEACHER CERTIFICATION OPTION IN CHEMISTRY
The rationale and organizing principles that guide the School of Education's
development of professional education programs is couched in a tripodal model
which mirrors our goals for our students. We believe that our students must
be knowledgeable about learners, content, and pedagogy. Students must be reflective
as they plan, implement, and evaluate pedagogical and curricular issues. Students
must be collaborative, developing and honing communication and leadership skills
necessary to work with colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders
to plan and implement efficient and effective educational programs and to initiate
change when needed. We believe that critical thinking is the connecting strand
which permeates these three elements. Critical thinking is a process which involves
assessment, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and appropriate action. It is our
goal to prepare the Professional Educator for the 21st century.
The Department of Chemistry provides the knowledge base for students certifying
to teach chemistry in the state of South Carolina. The department supports and
encourages the conceptual framework strands in the School of Education: critical
thinking, collaboration, and reflection.
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General Education Requirements
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51 hours
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Communications
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12 hours
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ENG 112
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3
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ENG 200
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3
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SPCO 101
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3
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Computer Science
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3
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Social Sciences
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9 hours
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ANTH 200 or GEOG 101
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3
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POL 101 or 103
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3
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Additional three hours to be chosen from anthropology,
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economics, geography, political science, and sociology.
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3
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Humanities
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12 hours
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Literature (in any language)
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3
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History
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3
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ART 101
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3
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MU 101
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3
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Mathematics
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6 hours
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Mathematics and/or Logic
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6
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Natural Sciences
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12 hours
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(Biological and physical sciences with labs must be represented;
psychology does not count as science for teacher certification)
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Physical Science with Lab
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4
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Biological Science with Lab
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4
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Additional four hours (biological or physical)
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4
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Professional Education Courses
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29 hours
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EDUC 290
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2
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EDUC 299
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2
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EDUC 300
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4
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EDUC 303
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2
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EDUC 380
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2
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EDUC 393
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2
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EDUC 488
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2
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EDUC 489
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1
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EDUC 490
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12
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Teaching Area
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3 hours
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EDUC 437
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3
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Supporting Courses
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6 hours
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Health 301
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3
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Psychology 316
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3
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Chemistry Major/Certification
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53 hours
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CHEM 101
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4
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CHEM 102
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4
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Minimum of 25 hours beyond the 100 level, including the following:
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CHEM 201-202
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8
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CHEM 203
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4
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CHEM 301-302
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8
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CHEM 303
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4
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CHEM 499
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1
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Additional requirements for chemistry major:
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MATH 201
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3
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MATH 202
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3
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MATH 203
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3
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PHYS 200
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3
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PHYS 201
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4
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PHYS 202
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4
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Supporting Courses
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6 hours
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CHEM 404
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3
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GEOG 105
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3
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE OPTION IN CHEMISTRY
The Environmental Science Option in Chemistry offers students the choice of
specialization in environmental science at the undergraduate level.
The Environmental Science Option will require the completion of recommended
General Education courses, a required Core Curriculum of science and mathematics
courses, and requirements for the student's major. 124 to 126 semester hours
of credit will be required for graduation. The curriculum for the Environmental
Science Option is summarized in the following:
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General Education Requirements
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51 hours
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Communications
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12 hours
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ENG 112
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3
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ENG 200 3
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SPCO 101
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3
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Computer Science
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3
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Social Sciences
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9 hours
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POL 101 or 103
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3
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ECON 203, 340
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6
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Humanities
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12 hours
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HIST 200 level
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3
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ENG 203 (recommended)
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3
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Appreciation (Art, Music, or Theatre)
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3
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PRS 400 or HIST 335
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3
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Mathematics
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6 hours
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MATH 201
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3
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MATH 202
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3
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Natural Sciences
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12 hours
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BIOL105-106
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8
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CHEM 101
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4
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Core Courses for Environmental Science Program
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39 or 40 hours
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ENVS 201
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4
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PSY 302 or MATH 312
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3
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GEOG 105
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3
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BIOL 308 or 402 or 408
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4
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CHEM 102, 201, and 202 or 203
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12
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PHYS 200, 201, 202
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11
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CS 190 or 212 or 226
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3 or 4
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Chemistry Major/Environmental Science Emphasis
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38 or 39 hours
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MATH 203
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3
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CHEM 202 or 203, 301, 302, 303, 313, 497, 499
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22
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Science Electives (Select two courses)
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7-8
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BIOL 308, 402, 408
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PHYS 316, 318, 406
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Free Electives (any courses)
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6
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Speech Communication and Technical Writing
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Recommended
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Total Hours Required for Graduation
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125-127 hours
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