Chemistry 9-Adult

Teaching changes lives. It is a rewarding profession that makes a difference. Well-prepared science and mathematics teachers are some of the most sought after in our state and nation’s middle and high schools and are vital to making a positive impact for future generations.

The Secondary STEM Education teacher preparation pathway at WVU is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to explore the profession of teaching in science and/or mathematics, improve their practice as educators, and earn a secondary (middle and/or high school) teaching certification—all while pursuing a 4-year degree in a STEM field. This gives graduates the flexibility to pursue a career in middle or high school teaching, or to pursue non-teaching jobs or graduate programs in their field.

Students in the Secondary STEM Education pathway as part of their STEM degree will take coursework in education and field-based experiences in school classrooms, some of which helps satisfy General Education Foundations (GEF) requirements and other degree requirements. Students will continue to take the courses and other requirements as part of their STEM degree, though with some slight variations.

Advisors in the STEM degrees will be able to support students who are interested in the Secondary STEM Education pathway. Students should also contact the WVU School of Education in the College of Applied Human Sciences for more information on the pathway and its requirements.

Students seeking Chemistry 9-Adult teaching certification complete the Chemistry B.A. or B.S. major requirements and the following courses (27 hours). The Secondary STEM Education curriculum can be completed within the 120 hours required for graduation with a B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry:

WVUTeach: Chemistry 9-Adult

ARSC 120Inquiry Approaches to Teaching1
ARSC 220Inquiry-Based Lesson Design1
UTCH 221Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (GEF 4)3
UTCH 322Classroom Interactions in Math and Science3
UTCH 420Project-Based Instruction in Mathematics and Science3
UTCH 430Apprentice Teaching in Math and Science10
MATH 318Perspectives on Mathematics and Science (GEF 5)3
CHEM 376LResearch Methods Laboratory3
Total Hours27

Additional Coursework for Non-Chemistry Majors

Select one of the following sequences:4-5
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory
and Introductory Analytical Chemistry
and Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Select one of the following:3-4
Organic Chemistry: Brief Course
and Organic Chemistry: Brief Course Laboratory
Or
Organic Chemistry 1
and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory
Select one of the following sequences:
Physical Chemistry: Brief Course
and Physical Chemistry: Brief Course Laboratory
Physical Chemistry 1
and Physical Chemistry 1 Laboratory
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
and Unit Operations Laboratory 1
Thermodynamics
and Thermal and Fluids Laboratory
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
and Advanced Physics 1 Laboratory
Additional Coursework24
Physics
Select one of the following sequences:
Introductory Physics 1
and Introductory Physics 2
General Physics 1
and General Physics 2
General Physics 2
and Conceptual Physics
Biology
Select one of the following sequences:
General Biology 1
and General Biology 1 Laboratory
Principles of Biology
and Principles of Biology Laboratory
Geology
Select one of the following sequences:
Planet Earth
and Planet Earth Laboratory
Sustainable Earth
and Sustainable Earth Laboratory
Earth System Science
and Earth System Science Laboratory
Mathematics
Calculus 1
and Calculus 2