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Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2022 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Adolescence Education - Chemistry, B.S.


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HEGIS Number: 1905.01

Curriculum Code: U0128

Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education degrees are available for students planning a career teaching chemistry. By completing all requirements listed under School of Education in this catalog, students majoring in Chemistry satisfy all requirements for New York State initial certification in either Middle Childhood Education (grades 5-9) or Adolescence Education (grades 7-12). Students must secure an advisor in both School of Education and Chemistry. (Refer to “Advisement” section under School of Education.)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Adolescence Education - Chemistry - Grades 7‑12


Students in these programs a earn degree in both Chemistry and Adolescence Education. Candidates successfully completing this program of study are recommended by Old Westbury to New York State for initial certification as Adolescence Education (grades 7-12) teachers. The School of Education Science Education coordinator is responsible for advising and approving students as they progress through the School of Education program. Students should also have an advisor from the Chemistry/Physics Department. See below for specific requirements.

Chemistry Content Requirements


Candidates must complete all requirements for either the BA or BS degree in Chemistry. See Chemistry, B.S.  for details.

Liberal Education Curriculum Courses


Students must complete all requirements of the Old Westbury Liberal Education Curriculum.

Other Requirements


Candidates must earn a grade of C or higher in all required courses for the degree, whether taken at Old Westbury or elsewhere.

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