Physics, BA / Physics Education Adolescence, EdM / Chemistry Education, CAS
More emphasis has been placed on STEM subjects in schools by families and administrators alike. Obtain dual skills in physics and chemistry and become a highly sought after expert.
Teach with Scientific Force
The UB Teach physics-chemistry education program is an accelerated five-year combined degree, offering a physics BA, physics education EdM, and chemistry education CAS. It provides in-depth content expertise in both physics and chemistry while preparing you to teach these subjects. You will study in the Departments of Physics and Learning and Instruction, gaining specialized knowledge and learning effective teaching methods for grades 5 to 12.
Enrolled students will:
- Study fundamental laws of physics and their application to natural phenomena.
- Develop laboratory skills through experiments, measuring techniques and data analysis.
- Participate in intensive clinical education experiences in diverse Western New York schools.
- Gain expertise and confidence to implement evidence-based practices and co-teach with an expert teacher during a one-year residency.
Program Overview
| Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Education (EdM) and Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) |
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| Certification option | Successful completion of program leads to an institutional recommendation for New York State (NYS) initial and professional certification in physics education, and initial certification in chemistry |
| Grade levels | 7 to 12 with 5 to 6 extension |
| Credits required for completion | 160 |
| Time to completion | 5 years |
| Course delivery | On campus, online |
| Experiential contact hours |
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| Application deadline | Early action: Nov. 15 Scholarship consideration: Dec. 8 Regular decision: Feb. 1 Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
Coursework Note
This is a sample course schedule. These courses are subject to change. As a student in the UB Teach program, you must work closely with your advisor before registering for classes.
Physics BA Courses
- CEP 400 Educational Psychology
- CHE 101 General Chemistry 1
- CHE 102 General Chemistry 2
- CHE 113 General Chemistry Lab
- CHE 114 General Chemistry Lab
- CHE 201 Organic Chemistry 1
- CHE 202 Organic Chemistry 2
- CHE 214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
- ELP 405 Sociology of Education
- LAI 350 Introduction to Education
- LAI 414 Adolescent Writing across the Curriculum
- LAI 474 Teaching the Exceptional Learner
- MTH 141 College Calculus 1
- MTH 142LR College Calculus 2
- MTH 241 College Calculus 3
- MTH 306 Intro to Differential Equations
- PHY 107 or PHY 117 Physics 1
- PHY 108 or PHY 118 Physics 2
- PHY 207 General Physics 3
- PHY 208 General Physics 4
- PHY 257 General Physics 3 Lab
- PHY 307 Modern Physics Lab
- PHY 401 Quantum Mechanics 1
- 3 credits of CHE electives
Progression to Graduate Coursework
You will not apply separately to graduate study; instead, there are a series of progression points that you must meet.
Advancement to the graduate portion of the program requires that you:
- maintain a 3.0 GPA
- earn a “C” grade or higher in content courses (courses in the major)
- earn a “B-” or better in all education and graduate-level coursework
Physics Education EdM/Chemistry CAS Courses
- LAI 531 Science Curricula: Current Approaches
- LAI 533 Science Instruction Topics
- LAI 534 Measurement and Evaluation in Science Instruction
- LAI 552 Middle Childhood/ Adolescent Literacy Methods
- LAI 595 Supervised Teaching 2
- LAI 603 Developing Curricula for Emerging Adolescents
- LAI 619 Teaching Science in Grades 5-12
- LAI 667 Field Experience
- LAI 668 Supervised Teaching 1
- LAI 674 Seminar in Teaching
- LAI 698 Instructional Strategies in Secondary Schools
- LAI 700 Capstone
- 9 Credits of 500 Level PHY, CHE, or Graduate Science Pedagogy
- Chemistry teacher
- Physics teacher
- Lab technician
- Systems analysis