Academic Catalog and Handbooks

2024-2025 Edition

Chemistry Major - Secondary Education

Acceptance to Major Requirements

Chemistry Course Requirements:

CHEM 125Introduction to Chemical Structure and Properties4
CHEM 201Purification and Separation Lab I1
CHEM 202Purification and Chromatography Lab II1
CHEM 250Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 1)4
CHEM 251Intermediate Reactions of Nucleophiles and Electrophiles (Reactivity 2)4
CHEM 255Macroscopic Chemical Analysis4

Other Requirements: Courses must be either completed or in progress

Acceptance to Education Department

Students must make formal application to the Education Department for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Application is made while students are enrolled in EDUC 212 or EDUC 213. Descriptions of all admission requirements and the application process are specified on the Education Department's website at https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program

Due to the professional nature of this program, students must:

  • Maintain a cumulative, content area, department, and additional license GPA of 2.50 or above. In addition, a grade of C or above is required in content area, minor, and additional license courses
  • Successfully complete edTPA during student teaching
  • Complete background checks as required by the districts in which students are placed for field and student teaching experiences. Individual schools and districts will determine student eligibility to participate in field experiences per their policies regarding background checks.
  • Purchase liability insurance through Education Minnesota on an annual basis.
  • Students should reference the Education Department website for additional information about requirements.