Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
A teacher education program is a joint program by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Therefore, it is essential that any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about requirements of the teacher education program as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option. Scheduling required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, College of Arts and Sciences advisor, department faculty mentor, and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program. Overall GPAs will be calculated based on all college courses taken at all institutions. All chemistry courses must be at a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to student teach. No course with a grade less than a "C" will be applied to meet professional educator licensure requirements.
Students seeking Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to admission, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL. State requirements change, and the latest details about these requirements can be found in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog, and by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
- BIOL 150, 151
- CHEM 121A, 121B
- CHEM 125A, 125B
- CHEM 241A, 241B
- CHEM 245, 300, 331, 335
- CHEM 361A, 365A, 451A, 494, 499
- MATH 150, 152
- PHYS 151, 151L*
- PHYS 152, 152L*
- STAT 107, 244, 380 or 480
Additional three semester hours from chemistry courses numbered 300 or above
*PHYS 131, 131L, 132, 132L may be substituted
Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Professional Educator Licensure (9-12)
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(4) CHEM 121A General Chemistry I (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125A General Chemistry Lab I (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills (EREG)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(4) CHEM 121B General Chemistry II (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125B General Chemistry Lab II (EL)
(4) BIOL 150 Intro to Biological Science I (BLS)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) CHEM 241A Organic Chemistry I (BPS)
(3) CHEM 331 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
(1) CHEM 335 Analytical Chemistry Lab
(4) BIOL 151 Intro to Biological Science II
(5) PHYS 151/PHYS 151L University Physics or PHYS 131/PHYS 131L College Physics
(3) RA 101 Reasoning and Argumentation or PHIL 212
19 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(3) CHEM 241B Organic Chemistry II
(2) CHEM 245 Organic Chemistry Lab
(5) PHYS 152/PHYS 152L University Physics or PHYS 132/PHYS 132L College Physics
(3-4) STAT 107, STAT 244, STAT 380, STAT 480A, or STAT 480B
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)/Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)
16-17 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(1) CHEM 300 Professionalism in Science
(3) CHEM 361A Physical Chemistry
(2) CHEM 365A Physical Chemistry Lab
(1) CIED 302 Field Experience II
(3) CIED 310 Planning for Diverse Learners (ERGU)
(3) CIED 312 Language and Communication (BICS)
(3) IT 300 Digital Learning and Communication
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
19 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) CHEM Elective
(1) CIED 303 Field Experience III
(3) CIED 323 Adolescent Content Literacy
(3) SPE 400 The Exceptional Child
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(0) Health Experience (EH)
16 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) CHEM 451A Biochemistry
(3) CHEM 494 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
(0) CHEM 499 Senior Assignment
(1) CIED 304 Field Experience IV
(3) CIED 311 Differentiated Instruction
(3) CIED 313 Introduction to Assessment
(3) CIED 314 Learning Environments
16 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(2) CIED 456 9-12 Senior Seminar
(10) CIED 455D 9-12 Student Teaching - Chemistry
12 - Total Credits
Total Hours 132-133
- First aid or other non-coursework option recommended to satisfy Health Experience (EH) requirement.
- GEOG 210-Physical Geography (3) and PHYS 118-Astronomy (3) are strongly recommended.
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer AND satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Minor' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
