Chemistry Certificate (M)

The Chemistry Certificate is designed to prepare secondary education students for success on the Chemistry:  Content Knowledge Praxis exam.  It is recommended that the student also complete a course on methods in teaching science to accompany this certificate. 

Student Learning Outcomes for the Chemistry Certificate

Students will: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply fundamental chemical concepts;
  • Use common laboratory procedures and equipment, often as a member of a team, to gather meaningful data;
  • Analyze and interpret data to arrive at appropriate conclusions;
  • Apply principles of laboratory safety and chemical hygiene; and
  • Communicate and summarize scientific information effectively and accurately in both oral and written form;

Curriculum

Required Courses
CHEM 105Elements of General and Biological Chemistry4
CHEM 141General Chemistry I4
CHEM 142General Chemistry II4
Total Hours12