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Chemistry Education Major

Become a chemistry teacher

If you enjoy chemistry and science, and have a passion for teaching and working with youth, the chemistry education major is a great fit for you.

As a chemistry education student at SBU you will learn everything you need to know about how to become a chemistry teacher at the secondary education level.

Today's schools need teachers who are highly qualified in their academic disciplines and also care deeply about their students. At SBU you will receive a combination of training in both chemistry, education and the integration of faith and discipline, making you the type of teacher school districts are seeking.

The Chemistry Education degree is offered through SBU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Resources

Major Map (PDF)

Degree Plan

The SBU Advantage

Learn how to become a chemistry teacher from expert faculty in the division of natural sciences and the division of education.
Classroom field experiences start as early as your freshman year and culminate with a semester-long student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities.
Thrive in small lecture and lab class sizes that will allow for individualized instruction, one-on-one guidance and close friendships with faculty and other students.

Faith Integration

SBU is home to the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian Faith, which is intentionally focused on equipping students to study the history and philosophy of science, Biblical hermeneutics, and the integration of science and faith. Faculty encourage discussion of ethical issues that arise in the world of science and challenge students to use their Christian faith as the basis for approaching all issues. SBU believes strongly that science and Christian faith can be integrated and support each other.

As a chemistry education major, you will take a course from the Strait Center, Chemistry Through the Eyes of Faith, and will have the option to add a second major in Integration of Science and Christian Faith by taking the other Strait Center courses, including Methods of Biblical Interpretation, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, and History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.

Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Isaac Corn, Assistant Professor

Dr. Jena Whetstine, Associate Professor

Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA)

As a chemistry education major, you are encouraged to join SBU's chapter of Student Missouri State Teachers Association (SMSTA) to benefit from professional development and networking opportunities as you prepare for your future teaching career.

Chemistry Education Four-Year Plan

Freshman

Fall Semester

BIO 1004	Principles of Biology	4
CHE 1115	General Chemistry I	5
EDU 2113	Educational Psychology	3
ENG 1113	English Composition I	3
UNI 1111	University Seminar	1
	Cultural Studies	2
Total hours		18

Spring Semester

FAR 10_3	Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre	3
CHE 1125	General Chemistry II	5
EDU 2313	Foundations of Education	3
ENG 2213	English Composition II	3
KIN 1162	Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness	2
UNI 1121	Critical Thinking	1
Total hours		17

Sophomore

Fall Semester

CHE 3304	Organic Chemistry I	4
CIS 1103	Computer and Information Management	3
EDU 2141	Field Experience Level I	1
MAT 1195	Analytics and Calculus I	5
PHY 1115	General Physics I	5
Total hours		18

Spring Semester

CHE 3314	Organic Chemistry II	4
BIB 1013	Old Testament History	3
COM 1103	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
PHY 1125	General Physics II	5
EDU 2823	Technology for Educators	3
Total hours		18

Junior

Fall Semester

CHE 3002	Environmental Chemistry	2
EDU 3013	Analyzing & Amending Reading Problems	3
EDU 3333	Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction	3
EDU 3341	Field Experience Level 2 in Secondary School	1
PHS 3303	History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (fall, even)	3
POL 1113	American Government and Politics	3
ECO 2003	LIFE Economics	3
Total hours		18

Spring Semester

SCF 3412	Chemistry Through the Eyes of Faith (spring, even)	2
CHE 3345	Analytical Chemistry	5
CHE 3371	Seminar in Chemistry I	1
EDU 3613	Content Area Literacy	3
EDU 3833	Behavior and Classroom Management	3
EDU 3043	Learner Development and the Classroom	3
Total hours		17

Senior

Fall Semester

BIB 1023	New Testament History	3
HIS 2213/2223	U.S. History I or II	3
PHS 1114	Introduction to Earth Science	4
SPF 2012	Introduction to Spiritual Formation	2
CHE 3364	Biochemistry	4
EDU 4522	Methods of Teaching Science in the Middle and Secondary Schools	2
Total hours		18

Spring Semester

EDU 4832	Tests and Measurements	2
EDU 4842	The Exceptional Child	2
EDU 4949	Student Teaching in Secondary School	10
EDU 4691	Student Teaching Seminar	1
Total hours		15

This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education, degree, departmental and graduation requirements.

Download in PDF format:
Chemistry Education Plan (PDF)

Unified Science Certification Plan (PDF)