Chemistry, STEP

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Adviser: Jessica V. Koppen

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 C. 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 Chemistry, B.A. or Chemistry - ACS Certified, 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 1060 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4)
ENV 3080 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
ENV 3730 - Water Resources (3)
(or another course approved by the chemistry STEP adviser)

2. One course in science, technology and society

CHM 3000 - Chemistry, Society Health (4)

3. One course in biology

BIO 1200 - Biology I (4) (or another course approved by the chemistry STEP adviser)

4. Education courses

SED 3000 - Introduction to Secondary Education (4) (must be completed prior to STEP application; includes a required field experience)
FE 3010 - Educational Psychology for K-12 Educators (4) (may include a field experience)
DLL 4197 - Digital Technologies in the Secondary Classroom (4)
RDG 4238 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas (4) (includes a required field experience)
SE 4401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs (4) (may include a required field experience)
SED 4100 - ST: Teaching Secondary in the Minor Methods (4) (pedagogy course that includes a required field experience)
SED 4951 - Internship I: Pre-Student Teaching (4)
SED 4200 - ST: Teaching Secondary of the Major Methods (4) (pedagogy course that includes a required field experience)
SED 4952 - Internship in Secondary Education (8)

Additional information

A program in STEP must include either a 20-28 credit secondary teaching minor or an integrated science endorsement.

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 Concentration 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 1200 - Biology I (4)
BIO 1300 - Biology II (4)
CHM 1440 - General Chemistry I (4) and CHM 1470 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4) and CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHM 2340 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
ENV 3080 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (4)
PHY 1010 - General Physics I (4) or PHY 1510 - Introductory Physics I (4)
PHY 1100 - General Physics Lab I (1)
PHY 1020 - General Physics II (4) or PHY 1520 - Introductory Physics II (4)
PHY 1110 - General Physics Lab II (1)
PHY 1040 - Astronomy: The Solar System (4)
PHY 1060 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4) or GEO 1060 - Earth Science/Physical Geography (4)

Additional program 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 C. 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.

Additional Information

In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).