Secondary Education - Chemistry / Physical Science
To be admitted into a teacher education program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, students will either have to
· Achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) as established by the State Board of Education OR
· Have an ACT composite score of twenty-one (21) (or SAT equivalent) OR
· Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on coursework prior to admission to an approved teacher education program*
Education Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- General Chemistry I CHE 1214
- Trigonometry MAT 1323
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- *Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Chemistry II CHE 1224
- Calculus I MAT 1613
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- *Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- Organic Chemistry I CHE 2424
- General Physics I PHY 2414
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- Literature Elective (3)
- *Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
Second Semester
- Organic Chemistry II CHE 2434
- General Physics II PHY 2424
- Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
- History Elective (3)
Total 14 Hours
EDU 1613 Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Education Pathways.
*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.
