BSE Chemistry Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 111: Intro Chem I | 4 |
| FYEX 100: 1st-Year Seminar (FYEX) | 3 |
| MATH 161: Calculus I (QL) | 4 |
| ENGL 110: Intro to College Writing (IW) | 3 |
| Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 112: Intro Chem II | 4 |
| MATH 211: Calculus II (PS) | 4 |
| COMM 100: Fundamentals of Speech (OC) | 3 |
| CHEM 251: Inorganic I | 3 |
| Technological Competency | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 231: Organic I | 4 |
| PHYS 231: Physics I (SCI) | 5 |
| MATH 311: Calculus III | 4 |
| Information Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 232: Organic II | 4 |
| PHYS 232: Physics II (SCI-ELECT) | 5 |
| CHEM 265: Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psych. Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 19 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341: Physical Chem I (CAP) | 4 |
| CHEM 487: Seminar in Chem I | 0.5 |
| Creative Explorations | 3 |
| BIOL 100: General Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 375: Environmental Chemistry | 4 |
| Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17.5 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 342: Physical Chem II | 4 |
| CHEM 326: Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 488: Seminar in Chem II | 0.5 |
| Personal Wellness | 3 |
| Ethical Action & Citizenship | 3 |
| Diverse Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17.5 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 321: Issues in Secondary Ed | 3 |
| EDFN 330: Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDFN 435: Teaching of Science | 3 |
| EDSE 340: Content Area Literacy Diversity | 3 |
| SPED 346: Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDSE 461: Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDSE 471: Different Instruction in Class | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Note: *It is recommended that CHEM 232, CHEM 265, or PHYS 232 be taken during a summer session to reduce the total number of credits in the 4th semester. **WRIT 312 (Technical Writing) or WRIT 419 (Science Writing) are highly recommended. ***Students may alternatively satisfy this requirement by one of the following: (1) a course grade of "A" or "B" in AP Biology, (2) a score of 3 or better in the national AP exam, (3) a successful score on the CLEP exam. ***One of the Humanities Courses MUST be an English Course with "Literature" in the title. The Pennsylvania Dept. of Education requires 6 credits of English; 3 in writing (ENGL 110) AND 3 in literature. Each BSE student MUST complete a 3-credit English literature course as one of their G1 courses to serve as a prerequisite requirement before entering Professional Block and Student Teaching. Note 1: The BSE-Chemistry curriculum, as a whole. satisfies the Perspectives (P) requirement in the general education curriculum. This means that BSE-Chemistry majors do not take a separate Perspectives (P) course. Note 2: The Professional Block Courses (7th semester) are offered ONLY during Fall semesters. Students starting out in CHEM 110 and/or MATH 101 or 160 are advised to use summer courses as needed to have all prerequisites completed for enrolling in CHEM 341 in the 5th Semester. A student not able to take CHEM 341 in the 5th semester should instead take the Professional Block courses and adjust plans to facilitate graduating in nine total semesters.