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.
- Employ mathematical problem solving strategies to solve algebra, trigonometry, analytical geometry and calculus problems.
- Apply scientific principles to explain everyday phenomena.
- Analyze problems, safely and ethically conduct scientific research, and interpret and report the results.
- Integrate psychological and human development concepts in the educational process.
- 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:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 | |
| Or | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| General Chemistry | 4 | |
| Human Development | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition II | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Chemical Principles I | 4 | |
| The Role of the Teacher | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Teaching | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Chemical Principles II | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| General Physics I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Physics I with Calculus | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Culturally Responsive Practices | 3 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Biology I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| General Physics II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Physics II with Calculus | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Spanish Communication I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Research | 2 |
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!
This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Stanton campuses.