Chemistry Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major

Students seeking initial certification at the early childhood and childhood levels may double major in Chemistry and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Recognize and apply the fundamental scientific concepts in the core American Chemical Society areas of Chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical) that explain chemical behavior at the atomic, molecular, and macroscopic levels.
Conduct scientific inquiry and design experiments using scientific literature.
Safely implement experiments applying appropriate psychomotor skills and techniques.
Draw conclusions based on quantitative, qualitative, or scientific analysis of data/evidence within the context of the methodological design, while recognizing the limits of this data/evidence and analysis.
Evaluate and communicate scientific information through both written and oral forms to scientific and lay audiences.
Apply principles of scientific ethics and academic integrity to ethical issues, inclusion, and respect in science within a diverse, global society.
Recognize how students learn chemistry and apply pedagogical knowledge specific to chemistry teaching and learning. (CHED specific).

Core Curriculum Requirements

All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.

Chemistry Core

All students majoring in a program of the Department of Chemistry take the following courses:

CHM.Q 140 - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem Credits: 3
CHM.Q 140L - General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Lab Credits: 1
CHM 225 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 226L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 245 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 253L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHM 254L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
CHM 270 - Applied Mathematics in Chemistry Credits: 1
CHM 360 - Physical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 360L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
BCH 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3
MTH.Q 113 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MTH 212 - Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus Credits: 3
PHY.Q 207 - Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory Credits: 4
PHY.Q 203L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory Credits: 0
PHY 208 - Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab Credits: 4
PHY 204L - General Physics Lab II Credits: 0
SCI 090 - Laboratory Safety Workshop I Credits: 0
Course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended.
SCI 091 - Laboratory Safety Workshop II Credits: 0
Online course to be taken Junior year.
SCI 120 - Introduction to Scientific Communication Credits: 2

Chemistry Senior Experience

These courses seek to integrate the technical aspects of chemistry with the ability to communicate scientific information effectively. To achieve this goal, students are assigned a topic of current scientific interest that combines chemistry with other disciplines in order to answer some fundamental question. Students demonstrate their ability to independently research and communicate their findings in a professional manner to an audience of their peers and faculty.

SCI 420 - Advanced Scientific Communication Credits: 2
or
SCI 451 - Advanced Scientific Research Ii: Writing and Presentation Credits: 1

Required Courses for Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors

Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major Requirements

See Education: Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education for course requirements.
Note - Students who are planning to study abroad and complete the Early Childhood/Childhood Education program complete their study abroad semester during the sophomore year.

Sample Program for Chemistry Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
ACS 101 Academic and College Success	1	SCI 120 Introduction to Scientific Communication	2
First Year Seminar (FYS) PEQ (1)	3	CHM 225 Analytical Chemistry /CHM 226L	4
CHM.Q 140 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter And Mayhem /CHM.Q 140L PEQ (2)	4	ENGW 102 Argument and Research	3
CHM 155 General Chemistry: Molecules, Matter and Mayhem Workshop	0	MTH 212 Calculus II with Multivariable Calculus	3
ENGW 101 Exposition	3	PEQ (4)	3
MTH.Q 113 Calculus I PEQ (3)	3
SCI 090 Laboratory Safety Workshop I	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	14	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I /CHM 253L	4	CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II /CHM 254L	4
CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry	0	CHM 255 Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) Workshop for Organic Chemistry	0
PHY.Q 207 Introductory Physics I with Integrated Laboratory /PHY.Q 203L	4	PHY 208 Introductory Physics II With Integrated Lab /PHY 204L	4
PHY 209 Physics 1 Workshop	0	PHY 210 Introductory Physics 2 Workshop	0
DEIB Designated Course	3	PEQ (6)	3
PEQ (5)	3	SPF 204 History and Philosophy of Education	3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	14	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	14

JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
SCI 091 Laboratory Safety Workshop II	0	CHM 245 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.) or CHM 360 Physical Chemistry /CHM 360L (5 cr.)	3-5
BCH 421 Biochemistry I	3	INCH 380 Construction of Meaning in Mathematics And Science	3
PEQ (7)	3	INCH 390 Literacy, Language Arts, and Social Studies	3
INCH 310 Differentiated Planning and Assessment For Diverse Learners	3	EDU 485 Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)	0
INCH 320 Emergent Literacy and Language Development	3	Integrative Studies (IS) - 3	3
Integrative Studies (IS) - 1 (can use major course to fulfill one IS course)	-	CME 050 Core Milestone Experience	0
Integrative Studies (IS) - 2	3	CHM 270 Applied Mathematics in Chemistry	1
EDU 475 Health Education, Child Abuse, and Violence Prevention Workshop	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	13-15

SUMMER AFTER JUNIOR YEAR (Summer Tuition Required)
INCH 410 Diversity and Inclusion for Inclusive Early Childhood and Childhood Classrooms	3	INCH 411 Field Work and Practicum in Inclusive Education Settings	3

SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
INCH 425 Designing and Implementing Positive Learning Communities	3	CHM 245 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.) or CHM 360 Physical Chemistry /CHM 360L (5 cr.)	3-5
INCH 435 Assessment for Learning	3	SCI 420 Advanced Scientific Communication	2
INCH 470 Reflective Seminar on Teaching, Collaboration and Building Collaborative Partnerships	3	INCH 490 Current Issues in Inclusive Education	3
INCH 480 Student Teaching	6	INCH 499 Inclusive Education Portfolio Presentation	0
		PEQ (8)	3
		Elective (if needed to reach required 12 credit minimum)	1
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	12-13
*Notes* Students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (BS) programs must complete 60 credits of liberal arts coursework. Students may use a major course to fulfill one Integrative Studies (IS) course requirement. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required before moving into INCH coursework (fall semester, junior year).