Chemistry Teaching
College of Education
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Requirements and Core Courses |
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with teacher certification endorsement Students begin their professional education course work by completing Psych 105, T&L 300, T&L 301 and T&L 317. To further enroll in professional education course work, students need to download an application packet and follow the admission process. In addition to the classes listed below, students must complete University general education, college, and department requirements, as well as approved science and degree electives. Some approved substitutions may be made. Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. SECONDARY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL CORE REQUIREMENTS: This program is effective August 1, 2007. Psych 105—Introductory Psychology T&L 300—Introductory Field Experience T&L 301—Learning and Development T&L 317—Secondary Practicum and Seminar Block I T&L 464 – Curriculum, Instruction and Content Literacy Methods T&L 465 – Culture and Community Contexts of Education T&L 466 – Secondary Methods of Educational Technology Block II T&L 467 – Diversity, Classroom Life and Management EdPsy 468 – Classroom Assessment for Secondary Students T&L 469 – Advanced Practicum T&L 470 – ESL/Special Education Methods for Secondary Teachers TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS The recommended sequence of courses for the teaching option in the major is available (in pdf format) here. COURSES FOR THE CHEMISTRY ENDORSEMENT Chem 105 & 106—Principles of Chemistry I & II or 115 & 116—Chemical Principles Honors I & II Chem 220 & 222—Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Chem 345—Organic Chemistry I Chem 346-Organic Chemistry II Chem 347-Organic Qualitative Analysis Laboratory MBioS 303 & 304—Introductory Biochemistry and Laboratory Chem 499—Special Problems Biol 106 - Introductory Biology: Organismal Biology Biol 107 - Introductory Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics Phys 101—General Physics or Phys 201—Physics for Scientists and Engineers Phys 102—General Physics II or Phys 202—Physics for Scientists and Engineers PhS/Biol 430—Methods of Teaching Science Nine hours from 300 and 400 level chemistry courses (Chem 331 and 333 recommended) ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Hist 381—Science in Western Civilization through Newton Hist 382—Science in Western Civilization from Newton to Einstein Hist 483—Technology and Social Change to 1950 Soc 430—Society and Technology U H 410-Domain of the Sciences ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Math 140—Calculus for Life Scientists Math 171—Calculus I ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING: Psych 311 - Elementary Statistics in Psychology Stats 212 - Introduction to Statistical Methods Stats 412 - Biometry COURSES FOR THE SCIENCE ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT: To qualify for the endorsement in Science, the candidate must complete the following requirements in addition to the course work required for an endorsement in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics. One 3-4 credit Astronomy Elective (Astr 390 does not qualify) TWO FROM THE FOLLOWING: Geol 102-Physical Geology Geol 210-Evolution & Earth History Geol 323-Geology of the Pacific Northwest Geol 390-Living on the Edge: Global Climate Change and Earth History CORE COURSES FOR THE CHEMISTRY MAJOR Three study options are available within the chemistry major. Refer to the "Requirements and Core Courses" section in the online field of study sites for general chemistry, environmental chemistry, or materials chemistry for appropriate course requirements toward the bachelor of science in chemistry degree. |
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Campus Organizations and Activities |
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• The active undergraduate Chemistry Club—sponsored by the American Chemical Society—provides student mentoring, sponsors social events, and develops programs for high school and junior high school students. • The Educators Club is a pre-professional organization run by education students for education students. The club is affiliated with the Student Washington Education Association (SWEA), which serves as the student program of the Washington Education Association and the National Education Association. All future teachers are invited to join and participate in club activities. More information is available here. |
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Related Fields of Study That May Interest You |
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• Students can focus on three specific areas of interest within the chemistry major. All lead to degrees certified by the American Chemical Society and are ideal for students interested in graduate or professional school. For details and course requirements, see the Chemistry field of study page. To learn more about chemistry, visit the American Chemical Society Web page. • For further information about WSU’s teacher preparation program, see the Education field of study page. |
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Contact Information |
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Office of Student Services & Certification College of Education Washington State University Education Addition 316 PO Box 642152 Pullman, WA 99164-2152 |
| beateacher@wsu.edu |
| (509) 335-4855 |
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Washington State University PO Box 644630 Pullman, WA 99164-4630 Phone: 509-335-1516 Fax: 509-335-8867 |
| pjb@wsu.edu |
Strengths of the Program
- Learn effective teaching at the state’s only undergraduate education degree program housed at a major research university.
- WSU offers the state’s only teacher preparation program that provides practical classroom teaching opportunities in every region of Washington.
- The U.S. Department of Education selected WSU for a grant of more than $11 million to create a model teacher preparation program centered on high-needs youths.
- Study and work with a diversity of young students that mirrors today’s classrooms.
- WSU’s chemistry department is nationally known for its excellent undergraduate preparation and state-of-the-art lab facilities.
- Our chemistry students work with a faculty of recognized scientists who provide opportunities to conduct independent research and present work at national meetings.
- Learn from experienced chemistry faculty who publish their research in journals and attract more than $2.5 million in external funding each year.
- You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.