Requirements for the CHEMICAL EDUCATION B.S. Degree
The Chemical Education major offers an excellent preparation for teaching physical science in secondary schools, including chemistry, physics, earth science, biology, and mathematics. This program is also excellent preparation for students interested in a career in science writing.
Students taking the minimal chemical education program may be admissible as graduate students in chemistry and biochemistry, but are better prepared for admission to teacher education programs at most universities. The ACS-Certified option will ensure admissibility to Chemistry graduate programs. In combination with an M.S. degree in Chemistry, such a program would be excellent preparation for teaching at a Junior College. The program is basically a chemistry major with three courses in chemistry for educators and three courses from Education Studies. Requirements allow some work in earth science and biology or other sciences.
If you are interested in earning a California teaching credential through UCSD, contact the Education Studies Department for information about the prerequisite and professional preparation requirements. It is recommended that you contact Education Studies as early as possible in your academic career.
General chemistry including laboratory (CHEM 6A-6C or 6AH-6CH, and 7L, or equivalent).
Calculus (Math. 20A-20D, or equivalent).
Calculus-based physics including laboratory (PHYS 2A-2B and 2D or equivalent, and either 2BL, 2CL or 2DL. PHYS 2CL is recommended and is accessible without PHYS 2C. PHYS 2CL is the prerequisite for CHEM 105A).
Biology (BILD 1).
Earth Science (SIO 50).
Introduction to Chemical Education (CHEM 96).
Two quarters of organic chemistry (CHEM 140A-B).
Two quarters of physical chemistry (CHEM 126-127 recommended, or the equivalent).
Three quarters of chemistry for educators (CHEM 187 and two among CHEM 188, CHEM 195 [preferably with CHEM 4], CHEM 196, and CHEM 199.)
Advanced chemistry (either CHEM 114A or 120A).
Three laboratory courses (CHEM 100A, 143AH or 143A, and 105A).
Three additional elective courses chosen from among CHEM 114A, 114B, 114C, 120A, 140C, 149A, 149B, SIO 102, SIO 103, other upper-division and graduate courses offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, or by petition from other natural science departments.
Three courses from Education Studies (EDS 129A-B-C).
Take CHEM. 114A, 120A, and 140C. Eliminate required electives above.
Three additional labs must be chosen from among CHEM 143B, 143C, 143D, 108, 109, 123, 105B.
Only one among CHEM 188, CHEM 195 (preferably with CHEM 4), CHEM 196, and CHEM 199 is required.
(Talk to your college for planning general education courses)
Many courses have enforced prerequisites or are offered once per year.
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FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
| FRESHMAN YEAR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chem 6A | Chem 6B | Chem 6C |
| Math 20A | Math 20B | Chem 96 |
| Bild 1 |
Math 20C | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | ||
| Chem 7L* |
Chem 140A | Chem 143A |
| Phys 2A |
Chem 100A | Chem 140B |
| Math 20D | Phys 2B | Phys 2D |
| JUNIOR YEAR | ||
| Chem 127* | Chem 126 | Chem 105A |
| SIO 50 |
Chem 187 | Chem 120A |
| Phys 2CL | Elective |
Elective |
| SENIOR YEAR | ||
| Chem 195 | Chem 196/199 |
Chem 188 |
| Elective |
EDS 129B |
EDS 129C |
| EDS 129A |
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* Best time to study abroad. Education Abroad Program deadlines for upcoming year vary by country. See EAP website. See the Chemistry & Biochemistry Undergraduate Advisor for assistance in planning to study abroad.