2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry, B.S. leading to the M.A. in Education


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(with an area of concentration in Secondary Teaching and Inquiry / Leading to Unified Science certification)

Maryville students who wish to teach chemistry in grades 9- 12 complete the chemistry major with specific science certification requirements and complete the M.A. in Education in their fifth year. A student may enter this program while an undergraduate at Maryville University through the Early Access Program. See the School of Education: Secondary Education Bridge  section on for details.

General Education requirements:


  • One course in art, music, performance, or aesthetics;
  • One additional course in English or in a foreign language;
  • One additional elective from English, the arts, aesthetics, foreign language, humanities, philosophy, or religion;
  • One course in American history or government;
  • One course in philosophy;
  • Two additional courses chosen from different disciplines: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Education Minor for Secondary Teaching


The Education Minor provides early access to the M.A. in Education Secondary Teaching and Inquiry (MA/STI). Students must maintain an overall 2.75 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the content area. Students enrolled in this program are advised by a School of Education adviser and Arts & Sciences adviser in their content area. Candidates apply for the Master’s program in the fall of their senior year. Early access does not guarantee acceptance into the MA/STI. Acceptance into the MA/STI requires 3.0 GPA, Praxis II passing score, graduate school application, and successful interview with the mentoring team. See the School of Education: Secondary Education Bridge   section for more details.

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