Secondary Chemistry

Certification Program Selection Guide

Class of 2020

(Suggested Sequence of Study)

Fall Term / Interim Term / Spring Term
Freshman
CHE 105 Gen Analytic Chemistry I (FLS)
MAT 131 Calc & Anal Geom I (FQ)
ENG 101
FL / MAT 132 Calc & Anal Geom II
CHE 106 Gen Anal Chemistry II
Freshmen Seminar
FL
RWM PROFICIENCY TESTING*
Sophomore
ENG 102 Writing about Literature
PSY 100 General Psychology (FSS)
CHE 207 Organic Chemistry I
PHY 201 General Physics I
FL
RWM PROFICIENCY TESTING* / ENG 235 (literature) (FH)
APPLY for admission to Teacher Certification Program § / EDU 202 ML & Sec Ed: Theories &
Practices
PSY 230 Human Development
PHY 202 General Physics II
CHE 208 Organic Chemistry II
GS: Foundations Fine Arts
Junior
CHE 321 Physical Chemistry I
EDU 350 Instructional Tech
EDU 345 Secondary Methods I
CHE 323 Instrumental Analysis
GS: Connections 1 / EDU 214 Early Field Experience / EDU 347 ELL Strategies for Adol
CHE 322 Physical Chemistry II
SPE 340 ML & Sec Inclusive
Practices
EDU 230 Communications Skills
GS: Connections 2
Senior
EDU346 Secondary Methods II
CHE 325 Biochemistry I
SPE 341 ML & Sec Assessmt &
Adaptations
EDU 440 Teacher Researcher / EDU 314 Field Experience II
APPLY for admission to the Professional Semester §§ / CHE 324 Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 470 Advanced Topics in
Chemistry Education
GS Synthesis
PRAXIS TESTING **
EDU 407/408 Student Teaching
EDU 403 Professional Seminar

TESTING

* PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency No later than the end of 1st Semester Sophomore year

** Chemistry: Content Knowledge (5245 Computer) Senior year

§ APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Submit application and documentation of the following:

1.  A minimum of three semesters of study (or equivalent of 48 credits).

2.  Passing scores on a PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency.

3.  Completion of two college math courses with a grade of C or above

4.  Completion of three college English courses with a grade of C or above: ENG101 (unless waived), ENG102 and a literature course

5.  Minimum GPA of 2.8.

§§ APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER

Submit application in accordance with the screening and retention policies and guidelines for teacher certification programs, including:

1.  C or higher on all education and content courses required for certification (must be completed at Albright College)

2.  Minimum GPA of 3.0

3.  Passing score on the Chemistry Content Knowledge PRAXIS test

4.  Letter of Admission to Teacher Certification Program on file


ATTENTION SECONDARY CERTIFICATION CANDIDATES:

You have received an advising chart for Albright College’s Education Program leading to Teacher Certification in Secondary Education (Grades 7 - 12). This is a 9-semester program of study.

Admission to Albright’s Teacher Certification Program

Application for admission to Albright’s Certification Program will be submitted at the conclusion of the third semester of study. Along with the application, please submit documentation that the following requirements have been completed:

·  Passing scores on a PDE required exam for reading, writing, and math proficiency

·  Completion of two college math courses with a grade of C or above

·  Completion of three college English courses with a grade of C or above: ENG101 (unless waived), ENG102 and a literature course

·  Minimum GPA of 2.8

Course Load

The Secondary Education Program of study includes some 5-course semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to take 5 courses at Albright. If you carry the normal 4-course load, you will need to take summer courses or add additional semesters to complete your course of study.

Grade Requirement

Candidates must earn a C or above in all courses required for certification.

Pre-student Teaching Field Experiences

Some education courses will include required field experiences. Admission into the professional semester of student teaching cannot be granted until all of those required experiences (levels 1 – 3) have been completed.

The Professional Semester of Student Teaching

Admission to the professional semester of student teaching will be granted by The Teacher Education Committee when the following requirements have been completed:

·  Satisfactory completion of pre-student teaching field experiences (levels 1 – 3).

·  Completion of all pre-student teaching courses required for certification with a C or higher.

·  Minimum GPA of 3.0.

·  Passing Scores on required Exams.

·  Recommendation from Education Department faculty.