B.A. in Chemistry with Teacher Licensure in Chemistry
Sample Schedule
(Minimum of 120 semester hours required)
Note: The schedule outlined below provides one possible route for completing the B.A. degree in Chemistry with
Teacher Licensure in four years; students may tailor the sample schedule to meet their needs. Students should
consult with their academic advisor in Chemistry and COED every semester to discuss progress towards obtaining
their degree.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall semester – 16 hours
Course
CHEM 1251 + 1251L: Principles of Chemistry I
MATH 1241: Calculus I
ENGL 1101 or 1103
Social science
LBST _____
Hours
4
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
None
Based on placement test
1103 is based on placement test
Spring semester – 14 hours
Course
CHEM 1252 + 1252L: Principles of Chemistry II
MATH 1242: Calculus II
ENGL 1102 or elective
PHYS 1101 + 1101L: Introductory Physics I
Hours
4
3
3
4
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251 + 1251L
MATH 1241
ENGL 1101
None
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall semester – 15 hours
Course
CHEM 2131 + 2131L: Organic Chemistry I
PHYS 1102 + 1102L: Introductory Physics II
LBST _____
Foreign language 1201 or elective
Spring semester – 15 hours
Course
CHEM 2132 + 2132L: Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2125: Inorganic Chemistry (Spring only)
MDSK 2100: Diversity and Inclusion in
Middle/Secondary Schools
Foreign language 1202 or elective
Elective
Hours Prerequisites
4
CHEM 1251, 1251L and 1252,
1252L with grades of C or better
4
PHYS 1101 + 1101L with grade
of C or better
3
4
Placement test
Hours Prerequisites
4
CHEM 2131 + 2131L with grade
of C or better
3
CHEM 1252 with grade of C or
better
3
4
1
Foreign language 1201 or
placement test
Apply for admission to the minor in Secondary Education through the Office of Teacher Education
Advising and Licensure (TEAL) in the College of Education. Requirements for admission: C or better in
MDSK 2100; GPA of 2.5 or better; acceptable scores on Praxis I, SAT, or ACT, advisor recommendation
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall semester – 15 hours
Course
CHEM 3111: Quantitative analysis
CHEM 4165 + 4165L: Principles of Biochemistry I
(Fall only!)
CHEM 3695: Seminar (W)
LBST _____
Elective
Spring semester – 15 hours
Course
CHEM 2141: Survey of Physical Chemistry
(Spring only)
Hours
4
4
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with
grade of C or better
CHEM 2132 + 2132L with
grade of C or better
1
3
3
Hours
3
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I (W, O)
MDSK 3151: Instructional Design and Technology
Integration
SECD 4140: Adolescence and Secondary Schools
1
3
LBST _____
Elective
3
2
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with
grade of C or better; MATH
1241, PHYS 1101
CHEM 3695
Admission to the minor in
Secondary Education
Admission to the minor in
Secondary Education
Early in the spring semester, apply for year-long internship in the Office of Field Experiences or online:
http://education.uncc.edu/ofe/year_interns.htm
SENIOR YEAR
Fall semester – 15 hours
Course
CHEM 4695 (4696): Chemistry Seminar II (W, O)
READ 3255: Reading and Writing in Content
Areas (W)
MDSK 4251: Teaching Science to Middle/
Secondary Learners
EDUC 4291: Modifying Instruction for Middle/
Secondary Learners with Diverse Needs
Elective
Elective
Spring semester – 15 hours
Course
SECD 4453: Student Teaching: Science (O)
MDSK 4150: Assessment, Reflection, and
Management Practices
Hours
1
3
3
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 4695: Chemistry
Seminar I
Admission to the minor in
Secondary Education
Admission to the minor in
Secondary Education
Admission to the minor in
Secondary Education
3
2
Hours
12
3
Prerequisites
Admission to student teaching
SECD 4451 is a co-requisite