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Science Education: Chemistry/Physics

Associate Degree Program

The Science Education program allows students to complete courses that articulate to a physics or chemistry bachelor degree program. This program provides rigorous instruction and coursework in mathematics, education, and science infusing technology within the courses. This program requires a field experience in a secondary school setting, providing a hands-on teaching experience.

Offered at the following location(s): Dover, Georgetown, Stanton

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • Upon completion of your associate degree, you can work as a paraeducator in the school system.
  • Upon completion of your bachelor’s degree, you can work as a high school chemistry or physics teacher.

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Employ mathematical problem solving strategies to solve algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry and calculus problems.
  2. Apply scientific principles to explain everyday phenomena.
  3. Analyze problems, safely and ethically conduct scientific research, and interpret and report the results.
  4. Integrate psychological and human development concepts in the educational process.
  5. Demonstrate and explain the scientific process and related modern laboratory procedures.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
First Year Seminar1
Composition I3
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Reasoning with Functions I5
Or
Reasoning with Functions II4
Or
Calculus I4
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General Chemistry4
Human Development3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
Composition II3
Ìý
Reasoning with Functions II4
Or
Calculus I4
Or
Calculus II4
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Chemical Principles I4
The Role of the Teacher3
Fundamentals of Teaching3

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
Calculus I4
Or
Calculus II4
Or
Calculus III4
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Chemical Principles II4
Ìý
General Physics I4
Or
Physics I with Calculus4
Ìý
Culturally Responsive Practices3

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
Calculus III4
Or
Biology I4
Or
Organic Chemistry I4
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General Physics II4
Or
Physics II with Calculus4
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Spanish Communication I4
Introduction to Research2

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 60 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!

Campus-Specific Program Information
Contact Dover

Beth Altemus
Department Chair
baltemus@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1743

Contact Georgetown

Bob Kime
Department Chair
rkime@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6568

Contact Stanton

Lakshmi Cyr
Department Chair
lcyr@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3791

This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Stanton campuses.