Students who desire Illinois state teacher licensure will complete a double major in Chemistry and Secondary Education. However, the Illinois license in this area is much broader than a single subject. This license will entitle the student to teach the beginning level of any science class and advanced levels of Chemistry classes. Students should consult with the Science advisor and the Education Department regarding required classes. A Master of Arts (MAT) program is available with a Chemistry major. A combined Bachelor’s/MAT may be completed in five years and one summer. See the Education Department section in this catalog for more information regarding MAT.
Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.
Chemistry Major with Teaching requirements are 52 credits as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 232 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 336 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 341 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 342 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 355 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 371 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 494 | Chemistry In Context | 2 |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| BIOL 461 | General Biochemistry | 4 |
| MATH 235 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics II | ||
| SCI 321 | Methods of Teaching High School Science | 2 |
| SCI 325 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grade Science | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Astronomy | ||
| The Dynamic Earth and Environment | ||
| Dakota Skies: Astronomy and Atmospheric Science in the Black Hills | ||
| Total Credits | 52 | |