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    Oct 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Accelerated Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and an Integrated Master of Arts in Teaching


Program Overview

The AU chemistry program is nationally accredited with students having the option of obtaining an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree. The BS Chemistry-IMAT program ensures that students have experience in all five traditional areas of chemistry- inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry.  The education courses include both undergraduate courses and graduate courses that are begun as early as the junior year. The final semester consists of a practicum of teaching in the high school environment.

augusta.edu/scimath/chemistryandphysics/imatchemistry

Program Contact

Dr. Angie Spencer
706-667-4512
anspencer@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

  • For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
  • For admission to the MAT program, faculty recommendation and interview with the College of Education and Human Development IMAT program director is required.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or better is required in all major concentration and departmentally approved upper division electives courses
  • A GPA of 3.0
  • Completion of ACS Diagnostic of Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 25 correct
  • Successful completion of SPED 3002  or SPED 5002  is a certification requirement
  • GACE Content I and II
  • Complete GACE Educator Ethics

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Departmentally Approved Upper Division Electives: 3-6 Hours


  • A grade of C or better is required in all these courses.
  • Chosen to meet departmental guidelines and with assistance of the student’s faculty advisor.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Total hours for IMAT degree: 154 Hours