For over 75 years, McNeese State University has been trusted and respected as an institution of innovation and academic excellence. Ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States and one of the finest regional universities in the South

Overview

Our Mission

History & Tradition

Leadership

Facts & Statistics

Accreditation

Visit McNeese

Admissions

International Students

McNeese Online

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Freshman Advising

Visit McNeese

Dual Enrollment

Academics

Overview

Undergraduate Programs

Colleges & Departments

Academic Schedule

Class Search

Student Life

Overview

Activities & Organizations

Internships & Employment

Student Publications

Rodeo Team

McNeese State University

Jul 27, 2025

2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Select a Catalog 2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location

Entire Catalog

Search Keyword Field Search Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search

Catalog Navigation

Colleges & Departments

Calendar

Inventory of Degree Programs

Curricula Offerings

General Information

Academic Regulations

General Education Requirements

Lether E. Frazar Memorial Library

Fees and Expenses

Division of Special Services

Student Life

The McNeese State University Foundation

Continuing Education

Honors College

The H.C. Drew Endowment for Economic Development

Administration

Faculty

My Portfolio

Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)

Tweet this Page (opens a new window)

Print (opens a new window)

Help (opens a new window)

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry Education, Grades 6-12 (B.S.)

$Return to {$returnto_text}$ Return to: Program Listings

All Teacher Education Preparation requirements must be satisfied for this degree.

Freshman Year

Total Hours: 33

First Semester

BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I
BIOL 101L - Introduction to Biology I Laboratory
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I
ENGL 101 - English Composition I
FFND 101 - Freshman Foundations
MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation
PSYC 211 - Educational Psychology

Second Semester

BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology II
BIOL 102L - Introduction to Biology II Laboratory
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II
EDTC 100 - Introduction to Technology in Education
ENGL 102 - English Composition II
MATH 175 - Precalculus II

Sophomore Year

Total Hours: 30-37

First Semester

Secondary Teaching Area³ - 3

CHEM 203 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis
CHEM 203L - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory
EDUC 204 - Orientation to Multicultural and Special Education
MATH 190 - Calculus I
PHYS 151 - Introductory Applied Physics I

Second Semester

Secondary Teaching Area³ - 0-3

CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
EDTC 245 - Educational Technology Foundations
EDUC 200 - Entrance into Teacher Education
MAAP 200 - Midpoint Assessment of Academic Progress Examination
PHIL 252 - Ethics in the Sciences
PHYS 152 - Introductory Applied Physics II
(Only if Secondary Teaching Area is Biology, Math or Physics.)

Junior Year

Total Hours: 30-35

First Semester

Secondary Teaching Area³ - 3-4

CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II
EDUC 312 - Principles of Teaching and Instructional Processes in Secondary School
EDUC 333 - Methods and Materials in Reading for Secondary Teachers
PSYC 311 - Adolescent Psychology

Second Semester

Secondary Teaching Area³ - 0-4

CHEM 275 - Introductory Biochemistry
CHEM 411 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
EDUC 351 - Educational Measurements
EDUC 403 - Methods, Models and Strategies for Teaching Science in High School
HIST 201 - American History to 1877

Senior Year

Total Hours: 25-29

First Semester

Secondary Teaching Area³ - 0-4

CHEM 451 - Undergraduate Research
CHEM 491 - Chemistry Symposia
EDUC 412 - Secondary Classroom Management and Field Experience
EDUC 440 - Practicum in Secondary Education
HIST 202 - American History since 1877

Second Semester

CHEM 441 - Seminar
EDUC 468S - Student Teaching
Select one of the following as the Fine Art Elective¹:
ART 351 - Visual Arts Survey
ART 352 - Art Appreciation
ART 355H - Honors Art History: An Historical Approach to Art
ART 361 - Art History: Ancient through Medieval
ART 362 - Art History: Renaissance through Romanticism
ART 363 - Art History: Origins of Modern Art
MUSC 315 - Music Appreciation
MUSC 318 - Music in Today’s Societies
THEA 161 - Theatre Arts Appreciation

Notes

¹Three (3) hours must be selected from the approved International Education courses- see General Education Requirements section.²125 hours with Physics as a secondary teaching area. 126 hours with Mathematics, English, or Social Studies, or 127 hours with Biology.
³Secondary Teaching Area courses: English (all 3 hr): ENGL 201, 221, 301, 351, 361. Social Studies (all 3 hr): HIST 121, 122, 301; GEOG 111; GOVT 201. Mathematics (all 3 hr): MATH 231 or 292 or 307; 291, 322, 406. Biology: BIOL 315 (4 hr), 339 (3 hr), 404 (2 hr), 410 (4 hr). Physics: PHYS 211 (3 hr), 211L (1 hr), 212 (3 hr), 212L (1 Hr) 341 (3 hr).