Each candidate for the Chemistry certification program will complete the regular Chemistry major, and include the following courses in their program. An introductory course stressing close study of literary texts, class discussion, and frequent short papers. A minimum of eight units of credit in the department. Students who plan to be certified must include one course in American literature and one course in Shakespeare among the eight units. The student is also advised to choose a balanced program from a variety of different authors, genres, and periods.
All courses emphasize the writing of clear and effective critical papers.
The successful completion of a culminating Senior Essay. The Department believes that the English major gives the necessary broad background and skill in literature to equip the prospective teacher to meet the varied curricula of secondary schools. As an alternative to graduation as an English major, however, we offer certification in English for non-majors who have met all of the course requirements for the major, with the exception of the Senior Essay and who have also achieved a grade point average of 2.5 or better in courses taken in the English Department. With respect to the Mathematics' Department recommendation, we will not allow a student to be certified who has not received an average grade of C or better in all mathematics courses. For purposes of this program the Social Science departments are Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology-Anthropology.