Bachelor of Science in Education - Chemistry Standard Secondary Certificate

Chemistry plays an incredibly important role in our everyday lives. Biochemistry applies chemical principles to the study of living systems. Studying chemistry and biochemistry equips students with fundamental knowledge to better understand the natural world and the impact of the chemical sciences on modern society. Research training in the chemistry and biochemistry field also provides students with essential skills to improve the quality of human life. An undergraduate major or minor in Chemistry or Biochemistry will give you an excellent foundation to apply for and succeed in:
professional programs in medicine, allied health sciences, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry;
graduate work in chemistry and biochemistry;
graduate work in a related area such as pharmacology, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, molecular biology, biomedical science;
industrial chemistry positions in research and development;
technical services, chemical marketing, technical writing, patent preparation, product formulation, quality assurance, analysis;
teaching chemistry or other STEM subjects.

The student must have completed at least 30 hours of his or her chemistry major, in addition to CHM 505 (3) and CHM 507 (1), before approval for student teaching can be given. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 in those 33 hours of chemistry courses. Transfer chemistry credit will be accepted from regionally accredited institutions, but at least 6 of the hours must be CMU classes with a minimum grade point average of 2.7. At least 12 of the required chemistry credit hours must have been received within 10 years of application for student teaching.

• Students are required to complete all secondary and post-secondary institutions.

English Language Requirements:

• (TOEFL): A score of 500 PBT/61 IBT is required for admission with stipulations or 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
• (IELTS): A score of 5.5 required for admission with stipulations or 6.5 for regular admission.
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 44 for admission with stipulations or 53 for regular admission.
• Michigan English Test (MET): A score of 52 is required for regular admission.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
• Advanced Placement (AP): A score of 4 on the English Language or English Literature Exams.
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): a score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
• SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520
• ACT English score of 21.
• ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
• ELI (CMU English Language Program): Successful completion of the required CMU ELI courses with confirmation by the ELI Office.