Description of the Program
This program is intended for students with at least a bachelor's degree in a chemistry or a chemistry-related field who intend to become secondary chemistry educators (6-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Secondary Chemistry (6-12).
Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.500 or higher
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam OR a degree in CHEMISTRY (32 hours, 19 upper division)
- Program of Study on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 501 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION PRACTICUM | 0 |
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 609 | CLASSROOM AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 523 | TEACHING SCIENCE IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS I | 2 |
| ED 533 | TEACHING SCIENCE IN MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS II | 2 |
| ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
| ED 608 | EXPANDING READING ABILITY IN THE CONTENT AREA | 3 |
| ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| ED 607 | EDUCATIONAL LEADER AS THE EVALUATOR | 3 |
| ED 593 | EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTHS | 3 |
| ED 698 | HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Chemistry Content Courses 500+ | 15 | |
| Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship. | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 43 | |