Undergraduate Program Information
Welcome, Prospective Student
Welcome to Florida Tech! Where you can pursue your passion...for practically anything.
BS - Science Education-Chemistry
What is a Chemistry Education degree?
Teachers help shape our tomorrow and encourage the young minds of our future leaders. With more than 20,000 new teachers needed each year, demand is high - especially for skilled science and mathematics educators. Florida Tech chemistry education degree majors are highly qualified to meet this demand. Our rigorous, close-knit program allows students to focus and gain knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Our chemistry education degree students train in the field as well as in the area's "A-rated" school district, and our graduates earn top teaching honors and enjoy a 100% success rate on certification exams and in securing teaching positions after graduation.
Advantages
Why Florida Tech: the chemistry education degree from Florida Tech offers:
- Rigorous program that produces exceptional teachers
- Small classes, personalized attention and hands-on application
- Technology lab for education majors only
- Field experiences in freshman, junior and senior years
Learning
Clubs and Organizations: Future Educators of America,National Science Teachers Association
Research: Dhemistry education degree majors complete a full year of student teaching in their senior year. During the first semester of student teaching, students may choose either a traditional classroom setting or an informal education setting, such as a zoo or museum. Informal education opportunities abound on the Space Coast at facilities like the Brevard Zoo, The Living Seas at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center and variety of local science camps. The second semester of student teaching is completed in a traditional setting at a public, private or charter secondary school. Florida Tech students teach within the "A-rated" Brevard County school district where there are more than 36 outstanding middle and high schools. The Brevard County school district has been rated number one in the state in the number of state science fair winners, number one in the state in student dual enrollment participation and number three in the nation participation.
Future Outcomes
Outcomes - Career and Salary: Our chemistry education degree graduates teach throughout the nation and in Puerto Rico and Curacao. Many have won awards such as National Teacher of the Year, Regional Teacher of the Year and Teacher in Space Finalist. Our students have a 100% pass rate on all required Teacher Certification Exams and enjoy a 100% hire rate within the first year of graduation for those seeking teaching positions.
Curriculum
Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.
Bachelor of Science in Science Education–Chemistry
| Major Code: | 7122 | Degree Awarded: | Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom, Field | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Undergraduate | Age Restriction: | No |
The recommended program plan is given below. Teacher certification area: Chemistry (6–12). All applicants must meet the current entrance requirements for teacher-education programs established by the Florida Department of Education. Formal application is made during the sophomore year. Application procedures and requirements may be found in the department’s student handbook.
A full year of student teaching during the senior year provides the student with many experiences encountered in the teaching profession. To graduate from a teacher-education program approved by the Florida Department of Education, the student must complete all requirements established pursuant to Section 1004.04 F.S., which includes competencies and skills for teacher certification as prescribed in Rule 6A04.0021, F.A.C., as well as additional content and instructional practices listed in Sections 1004.04(2), (3) and (5), F.S. In addition, students must complete the coursework from an approved program plan with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, demonstrate competence in all 12 Florida Education Accomplished Practices, pass all of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (General Knowledge, Professional Education and Subject Area) and earn a minimum 3.0 grade point average for 18 credit hours of student teaching.
Teacher preparation programs in the state of Florida are required by Title II, section 207, of the Higher Education Act to make public their Institutional Report Cards. Florida Tech’s report card may be found online at www.fit.edu/education.
Freshman Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| CHM 1101 | Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| EDS 1005 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| MTH 1001 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| PSY 1411 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHM 1102 | Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| EDS 2050 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| MTH 1002 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Restricted Elective (Earth Science) | 3 | |
| 17 | ||
Sophomore Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BIO 1010 | Biological Discovery 1 | 4 |
| COM 2370 | Speech | 3 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 | 3 |
| PHY 1001 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2091 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHM 2001 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2011 | Organic Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
| EDS 2010 | Education Seminar | 2 |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2 | 3 |
| PHY 2002 | Physics 2 | 4 |
| 14 | ||
Junior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| CHM 2002 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2012 | Organic Chemistry Lab 2 | 2 |
| EDS 3033 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDS 3095 | Clinical and Field Experience 1 | 2 |
| EDS 4051 | Methods and Management of Middle and High School Teaching | 4 |
| EDS 4060 | Educational Strategies for ESOL | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHM 4222 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| EDS 3034 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDS 3096 | Clinical and Field Experience 2 | 2 |
| EDS 4071 | Methods and Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Science | 4 |
| EDS 4081 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| HUM 3352 | History of Science and Technology: Renaissance to Present | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Senior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| CHM 3301 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 3311 | Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
| EDS 4090 | Research Seminar (Q) | 2 |
| EDS 4095 | Student Teaching 1 | 6 |
| 13 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| EDS 4096 | Student Teaching 2 (Q) | 12 |
| 12 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 127