Program Sequence for Fall 24 Admits – Adolescent Chemistry (MA)

 

This is a recommended 2-Year Program Sequence for Fall 24 admits. Students can consult with their faculty advisor to create an individualized course sequence.

Academic Plan

CHEAE-MA

Total Credits

40

Academic and Professional Milestones Prior to Semester 1

  • Students must comply and complete the fingerprinting process prior to enrolling in courses. For further information, visit the Fingerprinting page. 

Semester 1

Total Credits

12

Courses

  • SEDF 70300 – Social Foundations of Adolescent Education, 3 credits
  • SEDF 70400 – Diversity in Adolescent Development, 3 credits
  • SEDC 71000 – Building the Foundations of Literacy in Adolescent Education, 3 credits
    • Also offered in Summer
  • CHEM 65500 – Demonstrations, Models, and Technology, 3 credits

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 2

Total Credits

13

Clinical Experiences

50 hours

Courses

  • SEDC 71300 – Methods I: Advanced Study of Secondary Learning Environments for Teaching Mathematics and Science, 3 credits
    • Offered Spring Only
  • SEDC 70800 – Clinical Experiences 1 (7-12)(KC), 0 credits
    • 50 hours of clinical experiences
  • EDUC 71500 – Supporting Multilingual Learners Across The Curriculum, 3 credits
  • SEDF 72000 – Educational Psychology: Learning and Motivation, 3 credits
  • CHEM 66000 – Challenging Concepts in Chemistry, 4 credits

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for clinical experience courses for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 3

Total Credits

11 to 12

Clinical Experiences

50 hours

Courses

  • SEDC 72400 – Methods II: Intensive Study of Teaching Diverse Learners in Science, Grades 7–12 (KC), 3 credits
    • Offered Fall Only
  • SEDC 70900 – Clinical Experiences 2 (7-12) (KC), 0 credits
    • 50 hours of clinical experiences
  • SPED 70800 – Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 3 credits
  • SEDC 72000 – Adolescent Health and Safety & DASA, 0 credits
  • Two courses in electives chosen from 600- or 700-level courses in chemistry or biochemistry. Must total at least 5 credits.
    • For students who have not taken physical chemistry, one of the electives must be CHEM 65000 – Biophysical Chemistry, 4 credits

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must apply for Student Teaching for next semester. Refer to the program home page for full policies and procedures.
  • Students must take and pass Content Specialty Test (CST) – Chemistry before applying for Student Teaching.
  • Students must take and pass Educating All Students (EAS) Exam before applying for Student Teaching.
  • Students must satisfy any outstanding Admission Conditions, if applicable.
  • Students must apply for graduation the semester before their planned graduation. Refer to the Graduation page for full policies and procedures.

Semester 4

Total Credits

4

Clinical Experiences

60 days

Courses

  • SEDC 75402 – Student Teaching in Chemistry, Grades 7–12 (KC), 4 credits
    • Offered Spring Only

Or

  • SEDC 77452 – Supervised Teaching in Chemistry, Grades 7-12 (KC), 4 credits
    • Offered Spring Only

Academic and Professional Milestones

  • Students must submit a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
  • Students apply for certification after degree has been conferred. You will receive an email once Hunter’s recommendation has been entered on your TEACH Account with the steps to apply. Refer to the Certification and Licensure page for more information.

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