Chemistry, STEP

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Adviser: John V. Seeley

The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) at Oakland University is an extended program of study leading to certification. Generally, eligibility for admission to the STEP requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in both the major and the minor and an overall GPA of 2.80 or better. No single major or minor course grade may be below 2.0. Second-undergraduate degree candidates completing majors and/or minors may be required to complete additional course-work at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students in this program must complete the requirements for a B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences and concurrently fulfill the major requirements listed below.

1. One course in earth science chosen from

PHY 106 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4)
ENV 308 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
ENV 373 - Water Resources (3)
(or another course approved by the chemistry STEP adviser)

2. One course in science, technology and society

CHM 300 - Chemistry, Society & Health (4)

3. One course in biology

BIO 111 - Biology I (4) (or another course approved by the chemistry STEP adviser)

Additional information

A program in STEP must include either a 20-28 credit secondary teaching minor or an integrated science endorsement. Furthermore, STEP chemistry majors must also complete a sequence of undergraduate course-work in education to include

, FE 406,

and

. Extended study including

SE 401

SED 428

and

SED 455

is also required. Further details on program and admission requirements and procedures can be found in the School of Education and Human Services portion of the catalog and by consulting advisers in the Department of Chemistry and the School of Education and Human Services Advising Office, 363 Pawley Hall, (248) 370-4182.

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP): Endorsement in Integrated Science

Students pursuing the STEP chemistry major are eligible to pursue an Integrated Science endorsement. Students who complete both the STEP chemistry major and the STEP Integrated Science program will be recommended for certification by Oakland University to teach the following subjects at the secondary level: biology, chemistry, earth science, life science, physical science and physics. This program may be substituted for a secondary teaching minor.

Students must complete the STEP chemistry major and also have taken the following courses

BIO 111 - Biology I (4)
BIO 113 - Biology II (4)
CHM 144 - General Chemistry I (4) and
CHM 147 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
(1)
CHM 145 - General Chemistry II (4) and
CHM 148 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
(1)
CHM 234 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
ENV 308 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
PHY 101 - General Physics I (4) or
PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I
(5)
PHY 110 - General Physics Lab I (1)
PHY 102 - General Physics II (4) or
PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II
(5)
PHY 111 - General Physics Lab II (1)
PHY 104 - Astronomy: The Solar System (4)
PHY 106 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4) or
GEO 106 - Earth Science/Physical Geography
(4)

Additional Information

STEP chemistry majors should note that many of the courses listed above may have already been taken in the process of completing the STEP chemistry major.

A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required in courses in the program, with no single course grade below 2.0. Second undergraduate degree candidates completing the program may be required to take additional courses at Oakland University beyond the stated minimums. Students must consult with the STEP chemistry adviser.