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The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Chemical Education specialization merges the demanding curriculum of the Chemistry BA with specialized teaching methods, equipping students to become secondary chemistry educators. This program provides a subject-focused degree with hands-on classroom experiences across various educational environments, culminating in an immersive teaching internship.
Graduates earn Full Teacher Certification from the Florida Department of Education, qualifying them to teach grades 6 through 12 statewide. Participants have opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research projects, with many professors bringing cross-disciplinary expertise across multiple academic areas. Outstanding students may showcase their research findings at national symposiums or in professional chemistry publications.
Career Pathways - High school chemistry instructor,Agricultural and plant researchers,Advanced materials specialists,Food technology experts
Laboratory chemistry assistants,Environmental monitoring professionals,Industrial chemical process operators