Nov 25, 2024  
2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education, BSE (41-695) - Chemistry Option (E485) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Semester Total: 17 Hours


Semester Total: 17 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Semester Total: 15-16 Hours


(Successfully complete MoGEA exam by end of this semester)

Semester Total: 17-18 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Junior Year - Summer Semester


Semester Total: 9 Hours


Semester Total: 16 Hours


(All non-student teaching coursework and tests must be successfully completed by the end of this semester for enrollment in student teaching.)

Senior Year - Spring Semester


The courses listed for this semester constitute the professional education (student teaching) block. The student should not take any other courses during this semester.

Semester Total: 12 Hours


Secondary Ed - Chemistry Option, BS in Ed. Degree - 135-137 hours


  • * Enrollment in CHEM 1131  and MATH 1151  is dependent upon one or more of the following: math placement level, high school math courses completed, ACT/SAT standardized test scores, and/or a possible mathematics placement examination.
  • ** Upper level chemistry courses offered variably. Check for actual offerings.
  • # CHEM 4531  and CHEM 4532  have a prerequisite that is not included in this major curriculum (MATH 1152 ). See the School of Environmental, Physical, and Applied Sciences for assistance with enrollment.
  • *** These courses must be taken concurrently.
  • + A grade of C or better is required to enroll in future major classes. See the Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
  • 10 This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • The Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) is an exam required of all Teacher Education students. Students must pass all areas of the MoGEA for admission to the Teacher Education Program. Students should take and successfully complete the MoGEA before completion of their sophomore year (60 earned hours). See your success advisor to discuss the classes needed to prepare for the exam.
  • Teacher Education candidates must take the appropriate Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) for their certification area before they can student teach, and must pass it in order to be recommended for certification. Information and registration is available on the MEGA website: http://www.mo.nesinc.com/.
  • See www.ucmo.edu/cert for statement and information (including application) on admission to teacher education. Full admission is required before enrollment in professional education classes and student teaching. The application for student teaching is due approximately one year in advance.