BSc in Chemistry - Chemistry Teacher Education in Normal United States | Illinois State University

Illinois State University ranks in the Top 10 nationwide for graduating teachers. About 1 in 7 educators in Illinois public schools earned their degree from Illinois State. In downstate Illinois, roughly half of all high school teachers graduated from the university. There's significant demand for chemistry teachers both in Illinois and nationally, with projected shortages exceeding current training capacity over the next decade. The university's Chemistry Teacher Education program holds accreditation from both NCATE and NSTA. The Chemistry Department consistently ranks among the country's leading producers of ACS-certified degrees. Chemistry explores matter's composition, structure, and transformations. Despite America having nearly 100,000 chemists, demand continues growing, with over three-quarters working in private industry and others teaching at the college level.