A student must also maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in all attempts at science and mathematics courses taken at the University of Illinois in order to remain in the teaching option. A student must elect a second teaching field in either mathematics or physics. Completion of the second teaching field involves completing all requirements for the teacher education minor in that field. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building. Students in this major may earn distinction, high distinction, or highest distinction.
Distinction is awarded on the basis of performance in student teaching and academic achievement.
Conferral of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences prior to completion of the minor requires approval by petition to the LAS Student Affairs Office. While it is possible to complete this program in eight semesters, many students may require an extra semester or two. At least one 300 level course must be outside physical chemistry. Graduation requires grade point averages of at least 2.0 overall and 2.0 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses. Each graduate of the professional curriculum in chemistry is certified to the American Chemical Society as having met its specifications for professional education in chemistry.