Adolescence Education: Chemistry (7-12)
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 build a strong foundation in the subject—from core concepts to 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
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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. Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities in the Chemistry Department.
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).