Adolescence Education: Chemistry (7-12) Major
Bring the excitement of chemistry to pupils in grades 7-12. With a first-rate curriculum background and solid classroom teaching techniques, you'll be well prepared to engage these adolescent learners.
Career Potential
- Chemistry teacher (grades 7-12)
What Will I Learn?
As a chemistry education major, you will receive a thorough grounding in the science from its conceptual bases to the most advanced techniques. You will strengthen your understanding of
- Inorganic and organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Quantitative analysis
To prepare you for the classroom environment, your course work will emphasize
- Effective teaching techniques
- Innovative lesson planning
- Motivational strategies
- Student assessment
Special Features
- Small classes, personal attention
- Use of the most modern instruments and methods
- Extensive laboratory experience
- Opportunities to collaborate with faculty in original research
- Excellent record of graduate school placements and fellowships
Get Involved
College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities:
Participate in full-time research over the summer and even get paid for it. Use the opportunity to start your own independent research project for credit.
Student Club
Recognition
Adolescence education: chemistry is nationally accredited through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and is fully recognized by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).