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    Oct 03, 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


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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


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