Chemistry Education/Secondary Education Major, B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Science

The Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry was established to honor Mrs. Jones’ contribution to the total program of the College. Funding for this chair is provided by the estate of Mrs. Jones.

A student graduating with a degree in chemistry from College of the Ozarks will:

• understand the basics of the major branches of chemistry and see their connections to other scientific disciplines (Academic);
• acquire the ability to use the tools, techniques, and instrumentation of chemistry to serve others in their profession as hard-working persons of character (Vocational);
• understand and appreciate the beauty of God’s Creation when explored at the molecular level (Christian);
• be knowledgeable, thoughtful, and active citizens of God’s Kingdom and our country, and be able to apply critical thinking skills to make well-informed decisions about current chemical and scientific issues (Patriotic);
• be able to collect, evaluate, and communicate chemical information effectively in oral and written form (Cultural).
   

Chemistry Education/Secondary Education (9-12) Requirements: 88 credit hours

Students interested in teaching chemistry at the secondary education level can complete the following curriculum that enables them to earn a major and become certified.

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• BIO 1034 - Introduction to Environmental Science
• MAT 133 - College Algebra
• PSY 273 - Educational Psychology

Required Content Courses: 45 credit hours

• CHE 114 - General Chemistry I
• CHE 124 - General Chemistry II
• CHE 215 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 225 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHE 314 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHE 334 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
• CHE 344 - Instrumental Chemical Analysis
• CHE 444 - Biochemistry I
• PHY 1024 - Introduction to Geology
• SCE 333 - The History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

Required Professional Courses: 43 credit hours

• EDU 200 - Introduction to Clinical Practice
• EDU 201 - Classroom Observation
• EDU 203 - Psychological Development of the Child and Adolescent
• EDU 211 - Classroom Participation
• EDU 213 - The Call to Teach, An Introduction to Teaching
• EDU 303 - Education of the Exceptional Learner
• EDU 333 - Analysis in Curriculum & Methods of Teaching
• EDU 353 - Instructional Interventions
• EDU 393 - Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Secondary School
• EDU 423 - Educational Assessment & Data Based Decision Making
• EDU 453 - Trauma Sensitive Classroom Management
• EDU 4202 - Implementation of Secondary School Best Practices
• EDU 4223 - Best Practices in Teaching Chemistry
• EDU 441 - Classroom Leadership
• EDU 45V - Student Teaching (11 credit hours)

Note:

All Elementary and Secondary Majors should apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by the end of their fourth semester. Minimum standards for admission include: 1) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and passing all sections of the MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment); 2) 30 semester hours course work completed and at least one (1) consecutive semester at College of the Ozarks; 3) ACT score on file.

Students must apply for permission to enroll in student teaching the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Minimum standards for permission to enroll include: 1) minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 with minimum 3.0 in content and professional courses; 2) successful completion of teaching certification course requirements in one or more teaching fields; 3) minimum grade of ”C-“ in all professional education and content field courses required; 4) Successful completion of Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA) is required prior to student teaching.

NOTE: College of the Ozarks Teacher Education Program and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Standards that are in effect at the time of program completion must be met in order to be recommended for teaching certification.

College of the Ozarks students who completed the professional educational programs for teacher certification had a 100% pass rate on the prescribed state licensure tests for 2019-2020.