Overview
"...Trevecca has made it so easy for me to excel in Chemistry Education."
When Trevecca chemistry education majors graduate, they leave well-prepared to use their degrees to serve God and impact the lives of students in any school system. Our graduates are grounded in their faith and ready to excel in teaching fields for grades six through twelve.
This degree is a collaborative effort between the chemistry department and the School of Education, designed to bring together your passion for chemistry and your desire to share that passion with future generations.
An important component of an education at Trevecca is extensive hands-on experience, students in our chemistry program have the opportunity to participate in research projects in catalyst development, computational chemistry and other areas designed to fit your individual interests. Within this program you’ll also have access to our newly renovated facilities and state-of-the-art equipment without sacrificing your values or beliefs.
By earning your degree in a strong Christian community, you’ll have to opportunity grow your knowledge of the world around you, expand your perspectives and strengthen your belief system.
At Trevecca, we want your education experience to be as unique as you are, that’s why all of our students within the chemistry program have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a professor, complete original research projects, and tailor your projects and studies to fit the areas you are most interested in.
A degree in chemistry education from Trevecca will not only expand your knowledge of the field but will also help you to grow your research and teaching skills and be fully prepared to enter into your teaching career.
What our students say
"I couldn't be happier with my major, and Trevecca has made it so easy for me to excel in Chemistry Education. I have two advisors (one for chemistry and one for education) and they both work closely with me to make sure I am getting all the classes I need in order to graduate on time. I also play soccer for TNU, so I miss class sometimes, but the teachers are great and work with me on everything that I missed. It is hard work, but I know I am well prepared for my future."
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Core Classes
Science Philosophy and Practice
SCI 1050
An introduction to the methods used in the practice of science and the philosophies and standards that guide the scientific community as it seeks to advance the understanding of the natural world. Topics will include the process of science, scientific ethics, analysis and presentation of the results of scientific studies, reading and writing peer-reviewed scientific papers, and careers in science. Lecture.
Course Hours: 1
General Biology I
BIO 1510
An introduction to fundamental concepts in the biological sciences including the organization of living matter, cellular structure and function, food production by photosynthesis, energy harvest, mechanisms of cellular reproduction, genetics, and evolution. Discussions of current scientific issues will also be included. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Course Hours: 4
General Biology II
BIO 1520
A study of diverse structures and functions observed in a variety of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, with emphasis placed on plants and vertebrates. The study of the Kingdom Plantae will include investigation of plant life cycles and reproductive strategies. Topics including respiration, digestion, and reproduction will be introduced in the study of vertebrate animals. An introduction to ecology and the impact of humans on a variety of organisms will also be included. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Course Hours: 4
General Chemistry I
CHE 1040
The first course in a one-year sequence for students planning further work in chemistry. Topics discussed include atomic structure, periodic relationships, bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, solids, liquids, and gases. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Course Hours: 4
Organic Chemistry I
CHE 2010
The first course in a one-year sequence in organic chemistry. Topics discussed include organic structures, functional groups, stereochemistry, reactions, oxidation and reduction, spectroscopy, chromatography, and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Course Hours: 4
Analytical Chemistry
CHE 2530
A study of volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. Lecture and lab. Fee charged.
Course Hours: 4
Becoming a Teacher
EDU 1020
Provides observation and participation in a public school. Field study is completed in the following areas: classroom observation, classroom material preparation, and classroom interactions to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions required of educators. The requirements for entering the Teacher Education Program are part of the course. Graded S-U.
Course Hours: 1
Foundations of Education
EDU 1500
Surveys the historical, social, philosophical, and psychological foundations of the American school system with emphasis on an introduction to the teaching profession. Designed to be the first course taken in the teacher education program. Taken in conjunction with EDU 1020.
Course Hours: 2
Secondary Curriculum and Instruction
EDU 2300
Focuses on effective instructional methods and curriculum models for 7-12 teachers. Common Core Standards and best practices in creating enthusiastic learning environments and writing learning plans are explored. Using data to inform instruction is addressed as part of the planning component. A 20 hour field experience is required.
Course Hours: 3
Effective Classroom Environments
EDU 2556
Focuses on the major traditional and current behavior management theorists and strategies. Prepares the candidate to use effective strategies for developing a safe but invigorating classroom climate. The creation of a position plan paper and its implementation in a classroom with subsequent re-evaluation of the plan and the candidate's implementation strategies are included within this course.
Course Hours: 2
Educational Tests and Measurements
EDU 3410
Examines test construction and application of evaluation principles related to K-12. Emphasis on reading, interpreting, and using data from a variety of assessments including standardized and teacher-made achievement tests. Common Core Standards will be studied in relationship to both formative and summative assessment as instructional tools.
Course Hours: 2
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
EDU 3510
Investigates teaching of reading and writing in the various subject matter fields at the secondary level. Stresses skills of vocabulary building, comprehension and writing as well as skills and methods of motivating adolescents to read and write. A 20 hour field experience in a secondary school is required.
Course Hours: 3
Methods and Materials for Secondary Education
EDU 4230
Examines strategies, resources, and experience in middle and secondary schools. It will familiarize candidates with methods of instruction, assessment, and classroom management appropriate in these schools, as well as organizational characteristics of each. A 30 hour field experience required.
Course Hours: 3
Overview
"...Trevecca has made it so easy for me to excel in Chemistry Education."
When Trevecca chemistry education majors graduate, they leave well-prepared to use their degrees to serve God and impact the lives of students in any school system. Our graduates are grounded in their faith and ready to excel in teaching fields for grades six through twelve.
This degree is a collaborative effort between the chemistry department and the School of Education, designed to bring together your passion for chemistry and your desire to share that passion with future generations.
An important component of an education at Trevecca is extensive hands-on experience, students in our chemistry program have the opportunity to participate in research projects in catalyst development, computational chemistry and other areas designed to fit your individual interests. Within this program you’ll also have access to our newly renovated facilities and state-of-the-art equipment without sacrificing your values or beliefs.
By earning your degree in a strong Christian community, you’ll have to opportunity grow your knowledge of the world around you, expand your perspectives and strengthen your belief system.
At Trevecca, we want your education experience to be as unique as you are, that’s why all of our students within the chemistry program have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a professor, complete original research projects, and tailor your projects and studies to fit the areas you are most interested in.
A degree in chemistry education from Trevecca will not only expand your knowledge of the field but will also help you to grow your research and teaching skills and be fully prepared to enter into your teaching career.
What our students say
"I couldn't be happier with my major, and Trevecca has made it so easy for me to excel in Chemistry Education. I have two advisors (one for chemistry and one for education) and they both work closely with me to make sure I am getting all the classes I need in order to graduate on time. I also play soccer for TNU, so I miss class sometimes, but the teachers are great and work with me on everything that I missed. It is hard work, but I know I am well prepared for my future."
