Chemistry with Chemistry Teaching Certification (B.S.)

Program: B.S.
Department of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences

Science Building 496 ~ 260-481-6289 ~ www.ipfw.edu/chem

To earn the B.S. with a major in chemistry teaching certification, you must fulfill all requirements (listed earlier) for the B.S. with a major in chemistry (except for foreign language, and you must complete ENG W233 as your writing requirement) and satisfactorily complete the courses listed below.

The School of Education requires that you first complete EDUA F300, EDUC W200/M101, and EDUC K201 before you are permitted to take professional education courses. Prior to your junior year, you must successfully complete the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before admission to the teacher education program. The PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam must be completed before or during the student-teaching semester, normally in your senior year.

To be eligible to apply for teacher licensure, you must earn a GPA of 2.00 or higher in each general education area. You should work closely with your advisor to ensure completion of general education requirements for teacher licensing. You must also earn a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in your major area and the professional education courses. Each professional education course must be completed with a grade of C or better.