Chemistry Teaching Minor

The Chemistry Teaching Minor leads to a Chemistry I endorsement in Utah public schools when combined with another secondary (grades 7-12) teaching major or equivalent coursework.

Program Prerequisite: Must combine with a teaching major and meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education) to complete a secondary teaching license.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: When accompanying a Science Teaching Major (BS), a minimum of 18 credits are required.
Program Code:

Advisement

See the Center for Science & Mathematics Education (weber.edu/csme) for advising and program options.

Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete a teaching major to earn teaching credentials.

Chemistry Courses Required (14-15 credit hours)

CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (4) and
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (4) and
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credits: (1)
CHEM 1230 PS - Engineering Chemistry Credits: (4) and
CHEM 1235 - Engineering Chemistry Lab Credits: (1)
OR
CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (3) and
CHEM 3075 - Biochemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
OR
CHEM 3410 - Foundations in Physical Chemistry Credits: (4)
OR
CHEM 3510 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: (4)

Support Courses Required (4-5 credit hours)

Select one of the following courses:

MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4)
MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus Credits: (5)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4)

Additional Requirements

The following may be satisfied with a Science Teaching Major.

PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) or
PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) or
PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5)
ZOOL 1010 LS - Animal Biology Credits: (3) or
ZOOL 1610 LS - Principles of Biology: Animals & People Credits: (4) or
BTNY 1203 LS - Plant Biology Credits: (3)
GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Credits: (3) and
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab Credits: (1)

Science Education Courses

The following may be satisfied with a Science Teaching Major.

PHYS 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
PHYS 4570 CEL - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
GEO 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
BTNY 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (2) or
CHEM 4800 - Research and Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: (1-3) or
GEO 4800 CRE - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) or
PHYS 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3)

Teaching Practice and Licensure

In order to meet state licensure requirements upon graduation, students must combine this minor with another teaching major and must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Secondary Teacher Education Licensure) including support courses, Secondary Teacher Education Core, and Secondary Teacher Education Student Teaching.