Faculty:

• Daniel Casebeer, Ph.D.
• Amalene Cooper-Morgan, Ph.D.
• Demetra Czegan, Ph.D.
• Kathleen Harris, Ph.D.
• Matthew Hillwig, Ph.D.
• Diana Hoover, Ph.D.
• Sarah Joiner, Ph.D.
• Diane Miller, Ph.D.
• Jonathan Moerdyk, Ph.D.
• Tricia Shelton, Ed.D.
• Melissa Tamburrino, Ed.D.
• Susan Yochum, S.C., Ph.D.

For teaching certification requirements and learning objectives go to ”Education -Teaching Certification ”.

Learning Objectives: Chemistry

1. Explain the chemical and physical properties of substances in terms of molecular properties including bonding, structure, and reactivity.
2. Design and execute experiments in the fundamental areas of chemistry employing proper techniques such as titration. distillation. extraction. and calorimetry.
3. Interpret laboratory data to support and generate conclusions.
4. Prepare and maintain a neat, organized and detailed lab notebook.
5. Write scientific reports that convey information such as theory. methods. data. results. and conclusions.
6. Use technology to analyze data, operate instruments. and model molecular properties.
7. Find information using scientific databases.
8. Analyze, interpret. and critique primary chemical literature.
9. Articulate necessity for honesty and integrity in scientific work.
10. From an ethical perspective, examine and evaluate a scenario in which a chemically relevant topic impacts society.
11. Demonstrate stewardship with respect to other students, instrumentation, equipment, and the environment.
12. Publicly articulate scientific information orally and in poster format.
13. Demonstrate professionalism in chemistry-related settings.

This certificate program prepares the student for a teaching certificate for seventh through twelfth grade.