Course variations
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Course summary
Students seeking certification should consult with the discipline coordinator as early as possible to make certain they meet certification requirements as well as those set by the university for graduation. In addition to the program of courses outlined below, the state provides alternative pathways to teacher certification.
Program modules
The courses are: CHEM 201X - The Professional Secondary Science Teacher, CHEM 210T - General Chemistry I, CHEM 211T - General Chemistry II, CHEM 212 - General Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 213 - General Chemistry Laboratory II, CHEM 301X - The Interdisciplinary Secondary Science Teacher, CHEM 325 - Analytical Chemistry I, CHEM 332 - General Organic Laboratory, CHEM 336 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 337 - Organic Chemistry II, CHEM 440 - Physical Chemistry I, CHEM 442 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I, CHEM 490X - Science Across Time and Culture, CHEM 493X - Interdisciplinary Teaching of Science in Secondary Education, CHEM 494 - Use of Technology in Curriculum Development and Chemistry Teaching, CHEM 495X - Teaching of Physical Sciences, CHEM 496 - Transition to the Professional Chemistry Teacher, CHEM 497 - Student Teaching (Secondary) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences.
Entry requirement for international students
Students should possess High School Diploma and should have GPA score of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 (USA) scale or be in the upper-half of their graduating class. Applicants who have a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or are in the upper-half of the class must have ACT composite score of at least 19 and SAT score of 870-900. Applicants who have 2.50 on a 4.00 scale or are in the upper two-thirds of the class must have ACT composite score of at least 23 and SAT score of 1030-1050. Students should have TOEFL scores which includes 527 on a paper based test, 197 on computer-based test or 71 on an internet based test. IELTS Score includes 6.0. Students need not submit TOEFLE/IELTS score, if they can prove English is recognized as their countries' native language and if they have attended a US High School for more than 1 year.
Northern Illinois University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Northern Illinois University
Department name
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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