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Feb 05, 2025
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2024 - 2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry - Chemical Education Track, B.A.
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The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry program is to develop strong competencies in chemistry while providing flexibility for student exploration of other areas of interest that work synergistically with chemistry to provide unique career opportunities. The program will focus on specific fundamental areas of analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry as well as the development of strong critical reasoningskills. Students completing the program will be well prepared for a career in chemistry or a related discipline.
Chemistry is the science of all matter and its changes and is therefore intimately linked to a variety of both science as well as non-science areas requiring specialization. Chemists work in diverse scientific, medical and engineering fields along with areas typically not viewed as scientific in nature but benefit from specialized knowledge in chemistry. The curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry includes opportunities to take coursework in analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry as well as the flexibility to choose from advanced courses in those areas as well as biochemistry and physical chemistry. Students also have opportunities to take coursework related to other areas of interest pertinent to career choices related to the field of chemistry. Students with specific career objectives should choose an appropriate track as well as advanced coursework in consultation with their advisers.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate with a B.A. in chemistry are expected to be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry as well as specialized content in advanced chemistry areas.
- Design and conduct experiments to draw meaningful conclusions related to chemical phenomena questions.
- Analyze and evaluate various scientific media pertaining to chemistry.
- Communicate complex chemical information and/or experimental results effectively through written media.
- Chemical education track specific outcomes:
- Demonstrate proficiency in education pedagogy and apply it to effectively deliver chemistry content to high school students.
- Integrate knowledge of chemistry and education pedagogy and practices to effectively communicate content to secondary students, and
- Obtain the related secondary science education licensure to teach grades 9-12.
Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all foundation and major requirement courses. The chemical education track is offered in tandem with the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences and follows the degree completion requirements set by the South Carolina Department of Education and Spadoni College. Degree Requirements (125 – 132 Credits)
Foundation Requirements (20 Credits) *
Complete the following courses; a minimum grade of ‘C’ is required for all foundation courses:
Major Requirements (74 Credits)
Complete the following courses (12 credits):
Chemical Education Track:
Complete 12 credits from the following list:
Complete the following (42 credits):
Total Credits Required: 125 - 132
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