30 or 36 credit hour degree

thesis and non-thesis options available (see details below)

designed primarily for chemistry teachers

flexible degree to accommodate various types of academic backgrounds

a portion of this degree can be earned on-line, through the traditional classroom setting, or a combination of both.

Non-thesis option: A student can take 36 hours of formal graduate courses, which may include seminar courses, but which cannot include CHEM 6940 (Individual Research), 5920-30 (Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis) if no thesis is to be written. Under this degree option, up to 9 semester hours of 5000 or 6000 level courses can be transferred to UNT. Prior approval from the Department must be obtained before transfer credit will be applied to the degree.

Non-thesis problems in lieu of thesis: A student can take 36 hours of formal graduate courses, 3 or 6 hours of which must be CHEM 5920-30 (Research Problems in Lieu of Thesis). Under this option, a paper must be submitted for each course. No research courses can be included in the 36 hours. Seminar courses can be included for credit. Under this degree option, up to 9 semester hours of 5000 or 6000 level courses can be transfered to UNT. Prior approval from the Department must be obtained before transfer credit will be applied to the degree.

Thesis option:A student can conduct a research problem with a thesis and the accompanying final oral exam. Under this option, a student may take research courses for credit. A total of 30 hours can be taken, six hours of which must be CHEM 5950 (Thesis) and at least 18 hours of which must be formal graduate courses, not including seminar courses. However, seminar courses may be used for credit. Under this degree option, up to 6 semester hours of 5000 or 6000 level courses can be transfered to UNT. Prior approval from the Department must be obtained before transfer credit will be applied to the degree.

Under each option above, students must satisfy 3 of the 4 proficiency courses (analytical, inorganic, organic and phsyical) and a minimum of 18 hours of the formal graduate courses must be in the Chemistry Department. Students have 6 years to complete the degree.

In order to qualify for this degree, a student must have received teaching certification or obtain this certification prior to receiving the degree. (Graduate level courses needed for teacher certification may be considered toward the 36 hour degree requirements.)

SCIENCE TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS

$500 Scholarships are available for students seeking either a M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemistry specializing in Chemistry Education. Details can be found at: www.chem.unt.edu/courses/chemedscholarships.htm.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

In order to expedite applications, it is strongly recommended that all application materials be sent directly to the Chemistry Student Services Office. Admissions requirements, details for applying, and a set of application materials may be found on-line: http://www.chem.unt.edu/request.htm.

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Last updated May 19, 2009.