Chemistry/Secondary Education B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MTH 131 (4) |
| Natural Science | CHM 121 (4) |
| Social Science | EDU 201 (3) |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | CHM 401 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | CHM 381 (1) |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | EDU 301 (3) |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHM 121 – Introduction to Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 122 – Introduction to Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 221 – Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 222 – Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 321 – Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 331 – Adv. Analytical Chemistry w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 381 – Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHM 382 – Chemistry Seminar | 2 |
| CHM 401 – Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 481 – Chemistry Seminar | 2 |
| MTH 131 – Calc & Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MTH 132 – Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| EPS 101 – General Physics I w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 102 – General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 |
| Science Elective | 3 |
| EDU 201 – Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 206/206L – Principles of Sec. Ed. w/ Lab | 4 |
| EDU 301 – Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 303/303L – Child w/ Sp. Needs in Reg. Class | 4 |
| EDU 401/401L – Education Measurement w/ Lab | 4 |
| EDU 412/412L – Teaching Science in Sec. Schools | 4 |
| EDU 449 – Classroom Management | 1 |
| EDU 450 – Student Teaching | 12 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- For Study Abroad – fall or spring of the junior year following consultation and department chair, and provided equivalent courses are found.
- Secondary Education majors have a two-step process to declare, including a basic skills test mandated by the RI Department of Education and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Calc & Analytical Geometry I (Quantitative Reasoning) | 4 |
| CHM 121 | Introduction to Chemistry I w/ Lab (Natural Science) | 4 |
| EDU 301 | Foundations of Education (Civic Engagement) | 3 |
| 15 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| MTH 132 | Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 | |
| CHM 122 | Introduction to Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| CORE or EDU 201 Educational Psychology (Social Science) | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| CHM 221 | Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 101 | General Physics I w/ Lab | 4 |
| EDU 201 | Educational Psychology (Social Science) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| CHM 222 | Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| EPS 102 | General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| EDU 206/206L | Principles of Secondary Education w/ Lab | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | 31 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 331 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 381 | Chemsitry Seminar (Oral Communication) | 1 |
| EDU 401/401L | Education Measurement w/ Lab | 4 |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 321 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | |
| CHM 382 | Chemistry Seminar | 2 | |
| EDU 303/303L | Accessible Sec. Classroom w/ Lab (Diversity) | 4 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 401 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 481 | Chemistry Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 412/412L | Teaching Science in Secondary Schools | 4 |
| EDU 449 | Classroom Management | 1 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 450 | Student Teaching | 12 | |
| CORE/FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
TOTAL| 15 | 29 |
| |
| TOTAL Program of Study Credits | 120 | ||
