Chemistry Education Pathway

Teach chemistry

Want to be a chemistry teacher? Earn the credentials you need, sooner.

This streamlined path makes you qualified to teach chemistry in high school or middle school.

Why take the chemistry education pathway?

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Increase your potential in less time – This pathway gives you a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in just five years, rather than the typical six-year timeline.
Become certified to teach – Gain the credentials you need to teach chemistry in grades 6-12.
Enhance your skills and experience – With labs, hands-on research and student teaching, you’ll be ready to roll in your future classroom.
Join an in-demand career field – Make an impact right away. Many graduates stay local and work in Springfield or nearby.

Chemistry education pathway

3 steps to finish

Become certified to teach chemistry at the high school or middle school level in three steps. You’ll finish with a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and teaching certification.

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Degree pairings

In the chemistry education pathway, you'll complete two degrees and other certification requirements.

Start: Complete the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (non-comprehensive) degree.
- Optional: Begin the accelerated graduate certificate in science content (if you want to teach dual credit).
Finish: Complete the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.

Along the way, you’ll apply for teaching certification.

Sample schedule

Chemistry (BS)

Earn your chemistry degree in four years. You’ll also complete a minor.

Sample schedule

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Complete the MAT degree, which helps you earn teaching certification.