Secondary Education Certification: Chemistry (7-12)
Become a Chemistry Teacher
If you’re fascinated by the study of chemistry, pursuing a career in education is a rewarding way to inspire an appreciation for science in the next generation.
To achieve this, Rosemont students pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and complete designated Education courses to prepare you for Biology teaching certification for grades 7-12. Students must also fulfill all testing and GPA requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Your major advisor and the Director of Education, who serves as a second advisor, will ensure that all required coursework is completed prior to student teaching.
Why Study Chemistry Education at Rosemont?
Our Education program has a 100% job placement rate: We give credit to our outstanding, committed faculty, who are all seasoned practitioners at local schools. They are genuinely invested in each student’s success, providing firsthand insight on how to not just land a job, but thrive as an educator at schools of all types. The Education department also offers networking opportunities, help with resume writing, and engagement in mock interviews with teachers and administrators who work at area schools.
Get hands-on research opportunities with cutting-edge equipment: Instructors work with students to conduct research, publish papers, and even present at scientific conferences and win awards. Plus, we have the latest lab equipment so our students can conduct research and participate in experiential learning as if they were at a much bigger school.
Thrive in a close-knit, supportive setting: Rosemont’s intentionally small class size allows our students to make deep connections to their peers and professors, helping you find your unique voice and expanding your worldview. Our intimate academic environment means that you’ll be an active participant in your learning: contributing to discussions, engaging with different viewpoints, and thinking critically about your own.
Degree Requirements for a BA in Chemistry + Secondary Certification in Chemistry
General Education Requirements (57-58 credits)
In addition to meeting the course requirements for the Biology major and education certification, all students must also fulfill the General Education requirements for the Undergraduate College. Student may apply 9 credits from their major toward these requirements.
Education Requirements (34.5 credits)
The following courses are required for certification at the Grade 7-12 span level in the Undergraduate College. The course requirements detailed below have been developed so that they meet the certification standards which the Pennsylvania Department of Education has promulgated. Students will be eligible for certification upon completion of this program and the fulfillment of the testing and GPA requirements stipulated by PDE.
| Development, Cognition, and Learning (6 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0201: Observation and Analysis of Teaching and Learning in the Contemporary Classroom | 3 |
| PSY 0200: Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Subject Matter Pedagogy Content (7.5 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0200: Development of Education in the U.S. | 3 |
| EDU 0360: Methods Clinic: Secondary Science | 3 |
| EDU 0427: Technology in the Curriculum | 1.5 |
| Assessment (6 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0385: Educational Assessment and Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 0330: Adolescent Psychology OR PSY 0361: Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Family and Community Collaborative Partnerships (3 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0230: The School, the Family and the Community | 3 |
| fProfessionalism (3 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0350: Principles and Practices of Secondary Education | 3 |
| Additional Requirements (9 credits) | Credits |
| EDU 0280: Fundamentals of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 0355: Principles and Practices of Working with English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 0380: Working with Disabled and Gifted Students in an Inclusion Program | 3 |
\Other Requirements
Students wishing to be certified in the Grades 7-12 span must also meet the requirements for formal entry into the Teacher Certification Program as detailed earlier in this section. Additionally, 12 credits (14 weeks) of student teaching are mandated.
Chemistry Requirements (33 credits)
| Chemistry Requirements | Credits |
| CHE 0142: General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 0143: General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0145: General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 0146: General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0230: Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 0231: Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0235: Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 0236: Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0250: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 0300: Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 0301: Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0320: Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 0321: Physical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0400: Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 0445: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Two of the Following Chemistry Courses (6-8 credits) | Credits |
| CHE 0315: Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 3 |
| CHE 0316: Instrumental Methods of Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 320: Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 0321: Physical Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 0340: Intro to Nanoscience and Nanotech | 3 |
| CHE 0415: Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BIO 0430: Organic Mechanisms | 3 |
| Required Supporting Courses (15 credits) | Credits |
| BIO 0150: General Biology I (Cell) | 3 |
| BIO 0151: Gernal Biology I Laboratory (Cell) | 1 |
| MAT 0120: Calculus I | 3 |
| PHY 0100: General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 0103: General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 0104: General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 0104: General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| Recommended Supporting Courses (3 credits) | Credits |
| MAT 0121: Calculus II | 3 |