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An endorsement to teach chemistry as an additional field may be obtained by completing a major in another field (preferably mathematics or another science with secondary certification), completing a minor in chemistry that includes the courses listed below, and taking and passing the PRAXIS II licensure exams required for certification in chemistry.
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (20 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- CHEM151 - General Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
- CHEM152 - General Chemistry (4)
- CHEM311 - Organic Chemistry (4)
- CHEM312 - Organic Chemistry (4)
- Select CHEM (Chemistry) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (4 credits)
- The upper division course should be carefully chosen in consultation with your adviser and a faculty member in the chemistry department to determine what course will best help you prepare for the PRAXIS exams needed for certification in chemistry. Most often this course will be either CHEM 315 - Quantitative Analysis or CHEM 361 - Biochemistry I.
Grand Total Credits: 20
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 20