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Dec 23, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 (DRAFT)
NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Professional Chemistry, B.S. in Chem./B.S. in Ed.
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Students who complete the Nevada Teach Professional Chemistry Program will earn two degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education and the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Additionally, graduates of this program will meet American Chemical Society requirements for a Professional Certificate in Chemistry. This program includes all of the coursework required to apply for certification to teach chemistry at the secondary level in the State of Nevada. Students who successfully complete this program are well prepared for careers in chemistry, secondary school teaching, or graduate study in Education and/or Chemistry.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- communicate appropriate outcomes for K-12 learners by creating lesson and unit plans that meet state standards, incorporate the needs and interests of diverse learners, and utilize research-based practices for the design of effective learning environments. (C)
- design appropriate instructional interventions for K-12 learners by utilizing various sources of data, including quantitative measures of learning, to inform their instructional and classroom assessment practices. (QR)
- articulate culturally relevant practices for K-12 education by explaining the social, economic, racial/ethnic, historical, and ethical factors that impact teaching and learning in complex educational systems. (CT)
Contact Information
Students should contact the College of Education and Human Development
Student Advising Center, WRB 2005
(775) 784-4298
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213 Chemistry Building
(775) 784-6041
College of Science Academic Advisors:
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval. For lower division coursework not available at your current institution, please review the Reverse Transfer agreement or the Co-Admission program for options.
If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.
Graduation Requirements
- Total Units | 120-124
- Cumulative GPA | 2.0
- University GPA | 2.0
- Major GPA | 2.0
- Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
- Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
- Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units
Admission Requirements
Students must be eligible to enroll in MATH 181 and ENG 101 to be admitted to the NevadaTeach Professional Chemistry program. I. General Education Requirements (27-30 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (4 units) CO2
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) CO4, CO4L
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses.
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses.
F. History & Culture, Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (0 units)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. A. Science, Technology & Society CO9
B. Diversity & Equity CO10
E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis CO13
III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)
IV. Major Requirements (93-94 units)
A. Required Chemistry Courses (35 units)
B. Required Related Courses (26 units)
C. Elective Chemical Science Courses (5-6 units)
D. Required Education Courses (27 units)
V. Minor Requirements (0 units)
VI. Electives (0-3 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (16 units)
Spring Semester (18 units)
Spring Semester (16 units)
Fall Semester (17-18 units)
Spring Semester (10 units)
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