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MSSE CHEMISTRY
Prerequisite Evaluation Form
A minimum of 37 semester credits in Chemistry plus 26 credits in supporting science and mathematics courses, the
equivalent of a major, is required. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall and in Chemistry is expected of
all applicants. Applicants must provide evidence of satisfying the New York State Education World Language
Requirement which is outlined on the last page of this form. As part of your application to the Master of Science in
Secondary Education Program, please complete this form to the best of your ability and include it with your
application.
The courses listed below are examples of the kinds of courses that would fulfill the requirements drawn from the
Undergraduate Bulletin at the University at Albany. These courses or their equivalents should be a minimum of 3
credits each unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 18 of the 36 credits should be completed at or above the 300
level with at least one three-credit course at or above the 400 level. In some cases, applicants are admitted with
deficiencies in their prerequisites which they are required to fulfill before completing the program.
Required Chemistry Courses (37 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
General Chemistry I with Lab (4 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 120 General Chemistry I (3 cr.)
A Chm 124 General Chemistry Lab I (1 cr.)
General Chemistry II with Lab (4 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 121 General Chemistry II (3 cr.)
A Chm 125 General Chemistry Lab II (1 cr.)
Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 220 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.
A Chm 222 Organic Chemistry Lab I (1 cr.)
Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 221 Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
A Chm 223 Organic Chemistry Lab II (1 cr.)
Quantitative Analysis or Analytical
Chemistry (3 cr.)
Example:
A Chm 225 Quantitative Analysis
Physical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
Example:
A Chm 350 Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
Example:
A Chm 351 Physical Chemistry II
Physical Chemistry Lab (3 cr.)
Example:
A Chm 352Z Physical Chemistry lab (3 cr.)
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Required Chemistry Courses (37 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
Grade
Completion
Date
Institution
# of
Credits
Biochemistry I (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 342 Biological Chemistry
OR
A Chm 442 Comprehensive Biochemistry
Biochemistry II or Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.)
Examples:
A Chm 443 Comprehensive Biochemistry II
OR
A Chm 420 Inorganic Chemistry I
Instrumental Analysis (3 cr.)
Example:
A Chm 430 Instrumental Analysis
Required Supporting Science & Mathematics
Courses (26 credits)
Examples:
Biology (4 cr.)
General Biology I with Lab
Chemistry (8 cr.)
General Chemistry I with Lab
General Chemistry II with Lab
Physics (8 cr.)
General Physics I with Lab
General Physics II with Lab
Mathematics (6 cr.)
Calculus I (3)
Calculus II (3)
Overall Grade Point Average
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your overall GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Chemistry Grade Point Average
GPA of 3.0 or higher in Chemistry courses. Your Chemistry GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Foreign or World Language Courses (6 credits or the equivalent)
One of these World Language requirements:
a. Two college semesters of a world language other than English with a grade of C or better. Submit college transcript(s).
OR
b. NYS Regents examination in a world language other than English with a score of 85 or higher. Submit high school
transcript.
Required Core Courses (6 Credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
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