Bachelor of Science Degree in Science Education (Chemistry, 6-12)
The Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education with a specialization in Chemistry (6-12) prepares students for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students.
Contact Information
Robyn L. Klein
Director of Elementary and Secondary Education Programs and Senior Instructor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Phone: 561-297-3877
Campus: Boca
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry for grades 6-12 degree program prepares students for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students. Our program aims to connect candidates to the most cutting-edge content knowledge and diverse pedagogical practices. In addition, we are committed to developing self-assured individuals who become motivated, caring, and reflective teachers.
The program is proudly accredited by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
This program is a four-year degree program; however, students who enter with a completed Associate of Arts degree can complete the program within 2-2.5 years. Courses in the program are offered in various formats (e.g., fully online, hybrid, face-to-face), and the tuition costs at FAU are among the lowest in the nation (See full details about tuition rates), making the degree accessible to many.
Students are connected with local school districts for different kinds of field experiences. Students enrolled in courses with fieldwork components are required to apply for field placement and obtain a security clearance badge. Then, students are placed in a classroom to complete their field experiences. Learn more about our field experience program.
Once admitted, students are assigned a faculty advisor, who will advise and guide them through program development (see the overview at the bottom of the page) and degree completion.
Note: Students completing the degree are eligible for certification in Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading endorsement. Students must submit passing Professional Education and Subject Area Exams before being admitted into the student teaching semester.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
NOTE: All College of Education Secondary Degree Programs are Florida Department of Education (DOE) and Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (CAEP) approved. This State and CAEP approval represents the transferability of your teaching credentials from state-to-state. Test scores must be submitted to Office of Academic and Student Services (OASS) prior to the placement deadline.
Professional Education component courses offered in the College of Education: |
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| EDF 2005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3 credits) (Requires 15-hour field component) |
| EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators (3 credits) (Requires 15-hour field component) |
| EDF 3210 Applied Learning Theory (3 credits) |
| EDF 3430 Ed. Measurement & Evaluation (3 credits) |
| TSL 4324 ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers (3 credits) |
| SCE 4360 Science: Middle & Secondary School (3 credits) |
| RED 4335 Content Read: Mid & Sec School (3 credits) |
| ESE 3940 Secondary School Effective Instruction* (3 credits) |
| (3 credits) (Requires 90 hour field component) |
*Must be programmed and taken the fall/spring semester prior to student teaching. Courses in bold are not offered in the summer, offered in fall and spring terms only.
Chemistry content courses offered through the C.E. Schmidt College of Science: |
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| MAC 1105 College Algebra (3 credits) |
| MAC 2233 Methods of Calculus (3 credits) |
| PHY 2053 College Physics for the Life Sci. I (4 credits) |
| PHY 2054 College Physics for the Life Sci. II (4 credits) |
| CHM 2045/L General Chemistry I / Lab (4 credits) |
| CHM 2046/L General Chemistry II / Lab (4 credits) |
| OCE 3008 Oceanography (3 credits) |
| CHM 3060 Chemical Literature (1 credit) |
| CHM 3120/L Quantitative Analysis / Lab (4 credits) |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits) |
| CHM 2211/L Organic Chemistry II / Lab (5 credits) |
| BCH 3033 Biochemistry I (3 credits) |
| BCH 3103L Biochemistry Lab (3 credits) |
| CHM 3400 Intro to Physical Chemistry (3 credits) |
| CHM 3609/L Inorganic Chemistry / Lab (4 credits) |
Final Semester: (6-12 credits) |
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| SCE 4944 Student Teaching: Science (Full-time internship - to be completed during the fall or spring term only. Not offered during the summer) |
***ALL COURSEWORK AND CERTIFICATION EXAMS (FTCE: General Knowledge, Chem. 6-12 Subject Area Exam (SAE),and Professional Education Exam (PEd) MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING***
Applications to Student Teach during the fall semester are due by January 31st
Applications to Student Teach during the spring semester are due by September 15th
Admission Requirements
60 semester hours completed, with a 2.5 overall Grade Point Average (GPA); and passing scores on the General Knowledge test.
How to Apply
APPLICANTS
Applicants must first apply to FAU as a First year/freshman (applying immediately after high school) or transfer student (already earned 12 or more college credits after graduation; earned an Associates degree, or seeking a 2nd Bachelor's).
Once admitted to FAU, students who have earned 60 Credit hours, a cumulative 2.5 GPA and have passed all sections of the General Knowledge Test are invited to apply to the College of Education (COE) and the Department of Special Education (DSE) - Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education degree program.
Revised April, 2023