Chemistry with Secondary Education Concentration
Earn your bachelor's of science degree in chemistry and your teaching certification by following the sample matriculation below. Course offerings may be fall or spring only. Consult course offerings for section availability.
2019-2020 Sample Matriculation
Freshman
Fall
- CHEM 1201 (3) General Chem I
- MATH 1550 (5) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- BIOL 1201 (3) Biology for Science Majors I
- BIOL 1208 (1) Biology Lab for Science Majors I
- ENGL 1001 (3) English Composition
- BASC 2010 (1) Step 1
Total: 16
Spring
- CHEM 1202 (3) General Chem II
- CHEM 1212 (2) General Chem Lab
- MATH 1552 (4) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- BIOL 1202 (3) Biology for Science Majors II
- BIOL 1209 (1) Biology Lab for Science Majors II
- GE Arts (3)
- BASC 2011 (1) Step 2
Total: 17
Sophomore
Fall
- CHEM 2261 (3) Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 2001 (3) Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 2002 (1) Analytical Chemistry Lab
- MATH 2057 (3) Calculus III
- PHYS 2110 (3) Particle Mechanics
- PHYS 2108 (1) Introductory Physics Lab
- EDCI 2500 (3) Knowing & Learning (GE SS)
Total: 17
Spring
- CHEM 2262 (3) Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 2364 (2) Organic Chemistry Lab
- PHYS 2113 (3) Fields: Gravity, Electricity & Mag
- PHYS 2109 (1) General Physics Lab
- ENGL 2000 (3) English Composition
- EDCI 3550 (3) Classroom Interactions (SS/HUM) (Spring Only)
Total: 15
Junior
Fall
- CHEM 3491 (3) Physical Chem I
- BIOL 2083 (3) The Elements of Biochemistry
- PHYS 2112 (3) Fluids: Thermo., Waves & Mod.Phy
- Foreign Lang I (4)
- CHEM 4005 (3) Research Methods (Fall Only)
Total: 16
Spring
- CHEM 3492 (3) Physical Chem II
- CHEM 3493 (3) Physical Chem Lab
- Foreign Lang II (4) Or GE Hum (3) ENGL (2+++)
- GE Hum (3) ENGL (2+++)
- PHIL 2786 (3) Perspectives (HUM) (Spring only)
Total: 15-16
Senior
Fall
- CHEM 4570 (3) Advanced General Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM (4+++) Elective (3)
- GE SS (3)
- EDCI 4500 (3) Instructional Models (Fall Only)
- CHEM 4003 (1) Science Teaching in Secondary School III: Instructional Strategies in the Sciences (lab)
Total: 13
Spring
- EDCI 3136 (3) Reading in the Content Area
- EDCI 4006 (9) Student Teaching
Total: 12
Total 121-122 Credit Hours
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The GeauxTeach Chemistry B.S. program meets the educational eligibility criteria for certification in Grades 6-12 Chemistry in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Level 1 Professional Certificate. Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may require additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements of other states or countries. Therefore, if you intend to pursue such credentialing in another state or elsewhere, it is advised that you contact the applicable state or country credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if this program meets the applicable eligibility criteria. If you have additional questions in this regard, please contact chseinfo@lsu.edu to assist you in your career planning.