The Master of Science in Education (MSE) with an Emphasis in Chemistry is a degree offered by the Chemistry Department and the Department of Advanced Education.  This degree is designed for a professional with a bachelor’s degree in secondary science education or chemistry who seeks to obtain the advanced training in chemistry and education to teach at the college level.  The curriculum consists of a 15 credit hour advanced education programs core, a 9 credit hour chemical education core, and 12 credit hours of advanced chemistry content electives.  It is designed to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for instructors to teach college-level coursework. 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Advanced Education Programs Core (online)
AEP 800	Innovative Technology Integration	3
AEP 803	Educational Research	3
AEP 858	Data Analysis and Assessment	3
AEP 867	Instructional Design and Assessment	3
AEP 880	Cultural Diversity	3
Chemical Education Core
CHEM 801	Intro. to Graduate Studies in Chemistry & Chem. Educ.	2
CHEM 820	Chemistry Education Research and Practice	3
Select four credit hours from Graduate Chemistry Laboratory Courses		4
Advanced Chemistry Electives (online)
Select four of the following:		12
CHEM 632G	Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics
CHEM 634G	Physical Chem: Quantum Mechanics & Chem Kinetics
CHEM 644G	Organic Spectroscopic Analysis
CHEM 646G	Theories of Organic Chemistry
CHEM 656G	Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 662G	Biochemistry I
CHEM 664G	Biochemistry II
CHEM 666G	Inorganic Chemistry
Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment
Total Hours		36

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Note: The advanced laboratory courses will be taught in the summer using a hybrid delivery mode. Each 8 week summer course will contain a 2-week on-campus, face-to-face, hands-on session along with 6 weeks of online learning activities.

Graduate School Graduation Requirements

All Graduate degrees¹ require:

• Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
• A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
• Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
• Degree completion within 8 years.

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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.