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Dec 09, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry Education, B.A.
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Offered by Chemistry and Biochemistry , the Chemistry Education, B.A. provides a curriculum that gives students a solid foundation in chemistry and the coursework necessary for certification to teach chemistry at the secondary level. It is considered crucial that graduates be fully trained chemists, capable of working in a range of technical positions outside of secondary education. The curriculum also seeks to expand the scientific background/perspective of graduates by requiring courses in other scientific disciplines as well as a science history course.
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Major Requirements
- Minimum 106 credits
- Minimum average of ‘C’ and minimum grade of ‘C’ where indicated
- Completion of one the following tracks: Biochemistry Track, Physical Chemistry Track
Chemistry (18 credits)
Complete the following with a minimum grade of ‘C’: Additional Chemistry (7 credits)
Complete the following: Mathematics (8 credits)
Complete the following with minimum grade of ‘C’: Physics (8 credits)
Complete the following with minimum grade of ‘C’: Education (33 credits)
Complete the following: Other Courses (22-23 credits)
Complete the following: Track (10-11 credits)
Complete one of the following tracks: Biochemistry Track
Complete the following 11 credits, including CHEM 303 with a minimum grade of ‘C.’ Physical Chemistry Track
Complete the following 10 credits, including CHEM 301 with a minimum grade of ‘C.’ Four-Year Academic Pathways
The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals. Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC. Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs
Qualified students may apply to an accelerated program, which allows them to take graduate courses as undergraduate students and later apply those courses to master’s degrees. A student may apply to participate in an accelerated program even if the desired graduate program is in a department other than the one in which they are majoring. More information is available from the Accelerated Program page of the Graduate School website. |
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