Suggested Degree Pathway for Chemistry - STEM Teaching Option
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1050 | Introduction to the Discipline of Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| UTCH.1030 | Exploring Teaching and Learning in STEM (SS)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II | 4 |
| UTCH.3020 | Research Methods (SS)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| CHEM.2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM.2270L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory IA | 2 |
| PHYS.1410 | Physics I (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1410L | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| UTCH.2040 | Perspectives on Mathematics and Science (AH)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| CHEM.2220 | Organic Chemistry IIA | 3 |
| CHEM.2280L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory IIA | 2 |
| CHEM.2600 | Information Retrieval (IL) | 2 |
| PHYS.1440 | Physics II (SCL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1440L | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| UTCH.2010 | Knowing and Learning in Math and Science | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16-19 | |
| CHEM.3440 | Physical Chemistry I (QL) | 3 |
| CHEM.3460L | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (CTPS) | 2 |
| CHEM.3xxx | Analytical/Forensic Elective w/Lab2 | 4-5 |
| UTCH.2020 | Interactions and Equity | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective4 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective4/5 | 0-3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13-14 | |
| UTCH.4410 | Teaching Emergent Bilingual Students | 3 |
| CHEM.xxxx | Chemistry Elective | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | STEM Elective3 | 3-4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective4 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective4/6 | 0-3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | |
| UTCH.4010 | Practicum7 | 6 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
1The Arts and Humanities (AH) and Social Sciences (SS) perspectives are subsets of the Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) requirements in the Core Curriculum. No more than two BOK courses can be taken with the same four-letter prefix.
The Core Curriculum also includes seven Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs). The Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) ELO is satisfied outside the major requirements. See the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements. The Class Search tool can be used to identify AH and SS courses that simultaneously satisfy the DCA or SRE requirement.
The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your college-based professional advisor and/or faculty advisor to determine how best to satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements.
2Analytical/Forensic Electives:
Chemistry majors in the STEM Teaching option must complete all four courses (I and II with labs) of either Analytical Chemistry or Forensic Science.
- Analytical Chemistry (10 credits):
- CHEM.3130 Analytical Chemistry I
- CHEM.3150L Analytical Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM.3140 Analytical Chemistry II
- CHEM.3160L Analytical Chemistry II Lab
- Forensic Science (8 credits):
- CHEM.3030 Forensic Science I
- CHEM.3050L Forensic Science I Lab
- CHEM.3040 Forensic Science II
- CHEM.3060L Forensic Science II Lab
3STEM Elective - Any 2000-level or higher science, technology, engineering, or math course will satisfy this requirement. This prepares students for teaching assignments outside their primary field. A lower-level biology or additional physics course would be suitable, but the exact course should be chosen in consultation with your chemistry advisor.
4Free electives can be satisfied by any UML course xxxx.1010 or above, with the following exceptions:
- No more than 60 credits of CHEM coursework may be applied towards the minimum 120 credits requirement to graduate.
- Courses with the MATH prefix must be at or above the level of MATH.1225 Precalculus Mathematics I in order to count towards the minimum 120 credits required to graduate.
5Students who complete the Forensic Chemistry sequence should plan to take 6 credits of free electives in the fall semester of their junior year.
6Students only need to complete enough free electives credits to reach 120 total credits. Students who take the Analytical Chemistry sequence during the junior year will need to complete 2 fewer free elective credits.
7Student who complete all the required UTCH courses will satisfy the requirements for the UTeach minor.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.