Nov 01, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 82 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 82 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Adolescence Education: Chemistry, B.S.


CIP Code:  13.1323

HEGIS Code:  1905.01

The Adolescence Education: Chemistry dual major is a track in Siena College’s nationally accredited Teacher Preparation Program.  In order to be eligible for the Adolescence Education: Chemistry dual major, students must complete the education course requirements below and the requirements for the Chemistry, B.S. - Education Track .  Students will need to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in Chemistry, a 3.0 in Education, and an overall GPA of 2.75.

The Chemistry major provides students with the necessary content knowledge, and the Adolescence Education: Chemistry major provides students with the pedagogical knowledge required to teach Chemistry at the secondary level. When earned together, the dual major in Chemistry and Adolescence Education: Chemistry prepares students to meet the New York State Education Department program requirements for initial certification in Chemistry (grades 7-12).

Students who complete the Adolescence Education: Chemistry dual major will earn a B.S. degree with two majors, one in Chemistry and another in Adolescence Education: Chemistry.

Education Course Requirements for the Adolescence Education Major (32 Credits)


The following courses are completed during the semester students participate in student teaching (typically in the Spring of the senior year):