Adolescence Education: Chemistry (7-12) Major

1. Home
2. Chemistry Department
3. 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 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 Clubs

• Chemistry Club
• Leaders for Environmental Awareness and Protection 

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).

Next Steps