Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major in Chemistry

General Education Component* (47-56 hours)

All students preparing to teach must meet the general education requirements for all baccalaureate degrees as well as the requirements for teacher certification. The following plan will satisfy both requirements.

Basic Skills** (12-14 hours)

General Education Electives (35-42 hours)

Sciences** (9-10 hours)

Social Studies (3 hours)

Political Studies (3 hours)

Producing and Consuming** (5-6 hours)

Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (2-3 hours)

Cultural Studies (3-5 hours)

Health and Well Being (4-6 hours)

Human Heritage (6 hours)

*See General Education Requirements for Students Preparing to Teach Secondary School for specific areas and courses.

**MATH 150 and PHYS 104/130 required in the professional components will partially fulfill these requirements.

Professional Studies Component

In addition to the professional education courses listed in (1), the student must complete the courses for the teaching specialty listed in (2).

(1) Teaching and learning theory with laboratory and clinical experience*
*See Admission to Professional Semester for professional education grade point requirements.
(2) Content for the teaching specialty
- Chemistry (36 hours)
  One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
- Other (15 hours)
  *Engineering Physics is recommended and required for physics certification or additional study in chemistry.
  
  A minor is required. Either biology or mathematics is recommended.
  
  The Bachelor of Science in Education degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours.
  
  Students planning to teach should become familiar with the current Regulations for Certifying School Personnel, issued by The State Board of Education. Information concerning these regulations may be obtained from the Director of Teacher Education, 110 Hughes Hall, Pittsburg State University. See Admission to Professional Semester for professional education grade point requirements.