Degree Requirements
Required Courses - 7 hours
NOTE: Take CHEM 600 or CHEM 622. Students should consult their advisor to choose the appropriate option.
Chemistry Electives - 12 hours maximum
In consultation with their advisor, candidates can select up to 12 hours of chemistry elective coursework.
Pedagogy Electives - 11 hours minimum
In consultation with their advisor, candidates can select at least 11 hours of appropriate graduate-level courses in supporting areas such as Psychology, Educational Technology, Science Education, Education Foundations, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, and Statistics and Research Methods.
Note: In addition to course requirements, all students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination in chemical education that includes the ACS General Chemistry I and II standardized examinations with a grade of 80% or higher.
Qualifier Examinations — Each student must pass qualifying examinations in three of five areas selected from chemistry content (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry). Students will have two opportunities to pass each area exam. Qualifier examinations are scheduled during the two week period preceding the beginning of the Fall semester. If an examination is failed, the requirement may be satisfied by completing designated undergraduate coursework in the appropriate subdiscipline with a minimum grade of “B.”