Chemistry Major for Secondary Education Teachers, BA or BS
Degree Requirements
The teaching of Chemistry at the secondary level requires completion of a BA or BS in Chemistry. Courses that must be taken to meet the standards for licensure in Kansas are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CH 151 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 5 |
| CH 152 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II | 5 |
| CH 320 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 321 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CH 340 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 342 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
| CH 343 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| CH 350 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CH 351 | Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| CH 390 | Undergraduate Chemical Research | 1-5 |
| CH 391 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 28-32 | |
In addition, students must fulfill the professional education course requirements of the Education Department. Students seeking licensure to teach must also be formally admitted to the University’s Professional Teacher Education Programs. For admission requirements, see Education in this catalog.