This degree is a bachelor of science in education in secondary education with an emphasis in chemistry. Additionally, upon successfully completing the initial teacher-certification process, the state grants you certification in secondary chemistry (grades 9 through 12).<br><br>Early Level<br>Course Work<br><br>The majority of your time in Early Level is spent completing your general-education requirements. Additionally, you start chemistry content courses like general chemistry and geology.<br><br>Course work focuses on facilitating learning at all levels of development. Consideration is given to the influences of cultural, political, historical and economic factors on students, teachers and schools.<br><br>Field Experiences<br><br>Field experiences in Early Level include:<br><br>Sixteen hours in a classroom environment tutoring and working with students in small groups under teacher supervision.<br>Twenty hours in a service-learning environment serving in community organizations (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Granny's House).<br>Mid-Level<br>You must apply for admittance into Mid-Level in the spring of your sophomore year. For more information about the application process, please consult your adviser.<br><br>Course Work<br><br>Course work consists of learning the methods of teaching chemistry. This includes understanding the nature of science, strategies for assessing science learning and pathways for developing into a chemistry teacher.<br><br>Field Experiences:<br><br>You will spend approximately 24 hours per semester in classrooms working with chemistry students and teachers. As you gain experience in schools and familiarity with local classrooms, you begin to work with individual students, small groups and eventually lead class instruction.