Chemistry Education C.U.S.
Admission Requirements
The certificate in Chemistry Education is designed for education majors and certified teachers who are looking to add chemistry to the areas in which they are certified. Certification also requires passing the Praxis II test in Chemistry as according to the Rhode Island Department of Education. Admissions requirements are either of the following:
1. Admission to the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
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1. A completed application form accompanied by a $50 non-refundable application fee
2. College transcripts
3. A current valid secondary teaching certificate (grades 7-12)
Retention Requirements
Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. in all science classes.
Course Requirements
Courses
CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM 205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Fall, Summer. |
CHEM 206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | Spring, Summer. |
TWO COURSES from:
CHEM 310 | Biochemistry | 4 | Fall. |
CHEM 403 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | Fall. |
CHEM 404 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 | Spring (even years). |
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CHEM 405 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | Fall. |
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CHEM 407 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 | Fall. |
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CHEM 412 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 2 | Spring. |
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CHEM 413 | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | Spring. |
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CHEM 416 | Environmental Analytical Chemistry | 4 | Spring (odd years). |
CHEM 418 | Marine Environmental Chemistry | 4 | Fall (even years). |
CHEM 425 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 4 | Fall (odd years). |
CHEM 435 | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | As needed. |
Note: The combination of CHEM 405 and CEM 407 or CHEM 412 and CHEM 413 count as ONE course among these electives. Also CHEM 405 may have additional MAT prerequisites.
Note: Successful completion of the Praxis II Chemistry test to get the certification along with the certificate.
Total Credit Hours: 22-24