This five year combined BS/MST program in Adolescent Education/Chemistry prepares students for teaching grades 7-12. The program leads to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Teaching degrees as well as New York State initial certification to teach Adolescent Education/Chemistry. Students complete core curriculum and Chemistry major requirements for the undergraduate degree and the undergraduate prerequisites for entry to Graduate Education program, which can be completed in the fifth year.

Requirements: BS in Chemistry/MST in Adolescent Education (5 Year Program)

Courses that fulfill both College core options and major requirements

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CHM 109  & 110	General Chemistry I & II	10
MTH 231	Calculus I	4
CS 201	Computer Science I	4
Total		18

 

Required courses from outside the department

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
MTH 232	Calculus II	4
PHY 101 & 102	Physics I & II	8
EDU 201	Principles and Procedures of Education	3
EDU 250	Introductory Field Experience in Education	1
Total		16

 

Required departmental courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CHM 209 & 210	Organic Chemistry I & II	6
CHM 220	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	2
CHM 222	Analytical Chemistry	3
CHM 309	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHM 322	Instrumental Analysis	3
CHM 421	Biochemistry	3
CHM 425	Chemical Safety	2
CHM 441	Research	2
CHM 450	Seminar	2
	CHM Elective #1	2-3
Total		28-29

 

Graduate Degree requirements

5th Year Graduate Courses

EDU 640, 653, 660, 783, 712, 721, 922, 961, 975

30

 

 

Choice of CHM Electives: CHM 327, CHM 400, CHM 401, CHM 409, CHM 427, CHM 420, CHM 430, CHM 441 or 442

For details on admission to this program, please consult the chair of the chemistry department.