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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Secondary Education – Chemistry (6-12) Undergraduate Certificate


Banner Code: E1-CERB-SEEC

College: College of Education and Human Development 
Department: Graduate School of Education  

This 27-credit undergraduate certificate is available only to students pursuing a BA or BS in Chemistry. Students who complete both the BA or BS in Chemistry and this undergraduate certificate will be considered Virginia state-approved educator preparation program completers and will be eligible for recommendation for an initial VA teaching license in Secondary Education (6-12) Chemistry.

Students applying for this undergraduate certificate as a secondary program must complete the Undergraduate Declaration of Certificate and the Undergraduate Educator Preparation Program application. At the time of application, students must also have satisfied the following requirements:  a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; passing scores on the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) prescribed entry assessment; and an official College of Education and Human Development review of discipline-specific content competencies coursework (note: a minimum grade of C (2.0) must have been attained in such coursework completed at Mason).  See https://cehd.gmu.edu/UGTeach for more information on the admissions process.

Prior to application for internship, students are required to complete all discipline-specific content competency requirements (https://cehd.gmu.edu/endorse/), pass licensure assessments, and have earned a grade of B (3.0) or better in all licensure coursework.

Certificate Requirements


Additional Discipline-Specific Content Competencies Coursework (4 credits)


4 credits in Inorganic Chemistry chosen from:

Note


All other discipline-specific content competencies coursework should be satisfied with the core requirements of the major either for the BA or BS in Chemistry.

Total: 27 credits