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2018-2019 Edgewood College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Teaching Minor


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This minor is designed for individuals who wish to be certified to teach chemistry at the secondary level (WDPI category, Early Adolescence through Adolescence, Ages 10-21; WDPI licenses 610). The minor requires completion of the requirements listed below the Education Professional Requirements and the licensing requirements for teacher education (see School of Education ). A teaching minor in Chemistry must be combined with a Biology or Broad Field Science major for licensure to teach science in grades 6, 7, 8 and general science in grade 9 if the applicant holds middle or middle/secondary science licenses. 

Minor Policies

A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the minor. Any course in which a student receives a grade below “CD” will not be accepted toward the minor.

Minor Requirements


Students will also complete the WDPI content exam, PRAXIS Exam 10435, with a passing score. Minors need to complete an additional four credits in Chemistry at the 200 level or above.

Chemistry


A minimum of 22 credits in Chemistry to include:

Additional Courses


A student must take an additional 4 elective chemistry credits at the 200 level or above (CHEM prefix or PHYS 360 or PHYS 361).

Methods of Teaching Science


One semester of methods of teaching science and accompanying practicum:

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