Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with High School Teaching Certification gives students a core foundation in chemistry and the necessary coursework to enter into secondary school teaching or to enter professional training programs such as Trinity’s MAT program.
Fast Facts
- Exceptional facilities and state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Highly research-active faculty supervise a large undergraduate research program
- Designed to give students a foundation in chemistry and education
- Research is encouraged but not required
What You'll Study
All chemistry disciplines with a foundation in education
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements. See a suggested roadmap for the Chemistry High School Teaching Certification bachelor of arts degree.
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Search for Classes
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Organic Chemistry
Structures, properties, and reactions of carbon-based compounds, with an emphasis on mechanism and chemical synthesis.
Inorganic Chemistry
Structure and properties of transition metal-based compounds, with a focus on group theory, ligand field theory, and molecular orbital theory.
Physical Chemistry
Fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, as well as quantum theory applied to chemical systems and spectroscopy.
Biochemistry
Structure and function of biological molecules, and an introduction to biochemical metabolism.
Child and Adolescent Development
The cognitive, emotional, and social factors influencing children and adolescents in contemporary society, with emphasis on practical application of current theories related to the family, school, and peer groups.
Teaching Science and Mathematics in Secondary Schools
Examines the state and national content standards, discusses results from recent research on learning, and explores the implications of standards and research on curriculum design, instruction, and assessment practices.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Faculty
Professors who prioritize research with Trinity students
The chemistry faculty's expertise spans all the major subdisciplines of chemistry—analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical—and instructors are eager to work closely with students on exciting projects at the frontier of chemical research.
Student Opportunities
Trinity’s highly active undergraduate chemistry state-of-the-art facilities and research programs prepare students through hands-on learning.
McGavock Scholarship
McNair Scholars Program
Semmes Distinguished Scholars in Science Award
The honors program in chemistry requires three semesters of research and culminates in the writing and defense of an honors thesis and the...
Trinity has one of the most active chemistry undergraduate research programs in the country.
The course requirements for this program are highly sequential and demanding, and so careful, advanced planning must be made in order to accomplish a...
The chemistry department is located in Trinity’s Center for the Sciences and Innovation, which boasts 280,000 square feet of high-quality laboratory...
These service organizations promote scientific literacy, public outreach, career and professional development, inclusion and diversity, and faculty...
The chemistry department awards students for outstanding performance in general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical...
The department maintains a regular chemistry seminar program that hosts a range of scientists who spend the day on campus visiting with students and...
When You Graduate
Strong science background and ready to educate
Armed with both a deep knowledge of chemistry and a high school teaching certification, graduates are prepared to leave Trinity and teach the next generation of students.
Careers
Graduates can teach chemistry at secondary schools, inspiring the next generation of scientists and chemists. They can also go on to graduate school for chemistry or education.
Career Areas:
- Education
- Medicine
- Research and development
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