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B.A. in Chemistry (with Teacher Certification 7-12)
| Degree Requirements | Sample Program |
| Course Descriptions | Course Schedule |
Degree Requirements
In conjunction with the Department of Teacher Education, the Chemistry Program also offers a B.A. in Chemistry with grades 7-12 teacher certification. Students interested in this program should apply to the Department of Teacher Education in their Freshman year.
The B.A. in Chemistry with Teacher certification 7-12 requires 124 course credits, including:
*Nine core credits in Natural Science and Mathematics satisfied with Major requirements.
| College Core Requirements | 40 credits* | |
| Chemistry Major | 53 credits | |
| Chemistry Core Courses | 34 credits | |
| CHEM 120-121 General Chemistry I & II | (8 credits) | |
| CHEM 219-220 Organic Chemistry I & II | (6 credits) | |
| CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Lab I & II | (4 credits) | |
| CHEM 302 Analytical Chemistry | (4 credits) | |
| CHEM 309 Physical Chemistry I | (3 credits) | |
| CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry Lab I | (2 credits) | |
| Advanced Chemistry Electives | (7 credits) | |
| Cognate Requirements: |
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19 credits |
| MATH 131-132 Calculus I and II | (8 credits) | |
| MATH 231 Calculus III | (3 credits) | |
| PHYS 107-108 Introductory Physics I & II | (8 credits) | |
| Education Courses |
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31 credits |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | (3 credits) | |
| PSYC 346 Adolescent Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 327 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Classroom | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 340 Introduction to Students with Disabilities | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 364 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary School | (3 credits) | |
| EDUC 366 Practicum IV | (2 credits) | |
| EDUC 425 Student Teaching in Secondary Education | (7 credits) | |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools | (1 credits) | |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | (3 credits) | |
| Open Electives | 22 credits | |
| TOTAL | 124 credits |
*Nine core credits in Natural Science and Mathematics satisfied with Major requirements.
*Note - Students completing the Adolescent Education Certification program should consult closely with their academic and education advisors to determine selection of core courses needed to fulfill New York State Department of Education requirements for certification.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Sample Program
B.A. in Biochemistry (126 credits)
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
| MATH 131-132 Calculus I and II | 8 credits |
| CHEM 120-121 General Chemistry I & II | 8 credits |
| TOTAL | 32 credits |
Year 2
| CHEM 219-220 Organic Chemistry I & II | 6 credits |
| CHEM 323-324 Organic Chemistry Lab I & II | 4 credits |
| EDUC 211 Education and Society | 3 credits |
| EDUC 212 Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 credits |
| EDUC 340 Intro to Students with Disabilities | 3 credits |
| MATH 231 Calculus III | 3 credits |
| PHYS 107-108 Physics I and II | 8 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 33 credits |
Year 3
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
| CHEM 302 Analytical Chemistry | 5 credits |
| CHEM 309 Physical Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry Lab I | 2 credits |
| EDUC 364 Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary School | 3 credits |
| EDUC 304 Health Education in Schools | 1 credits |
| EDUC 327 Teaching Literacy in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom | 3 credits |
| EDUC 366 Practicum IV | 2 credits |
| PSYC 346 Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 4
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Humanities or Social Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| Advanced Chemistry Electives | 6 credits |
| EDUC 425 Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 7 credits |
| TOTAL | 28 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 124