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. See the description of the general education requirements elsewhere in this catalog. Students may need additional hours in humanities to complete the 15-hour minimum required for certification. 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. All foreign language requirements must be satisfied. Graduation requires grade point averages of at least 2.0 overall and 2.0 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses.