Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Education at VCSU is your first step to becoming a science teacher in secondary education settings. Learn with accomplished chemists and professors who will equip you with the diverse toolkit you need to succeed.
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Lindsey Kiecker
Read more about LindseyChemistry education student
“Let’s be honest, it’s hard to speak chemistry, and the ability to explain a subject you love and seeing the lightbulb *click* in the student’s minds is what drove me to get my Chemistry Education degree, as well as a Physics Minor, and STEM ED certificate.”
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Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
Careers in the sciences and healthcare are in high demand, and with a degree in Chemistry Education from VCSU, you’ll be equipped to choose the one that best suits you. In our L.D. Rhoades Science Center, students have access to the following facilities and activities:
- Infrared spectroscopy
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Potentiometry
- Refractometry
- Polarimetry
- Organic structure software
- Excel data analysis
- Fully equipped Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Laboratory
- Biomedical Research Laboratory
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Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- Art and Music
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- College Composition I
- Learning to Live
- General Chemistry II
- Laboratory Preparation and Management
- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- College Composition II
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Quantitative Analysis I
- Introduction to Education
- Introduction to Earth Science
- College Physics I
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Quantitative Analysis II
- General Biology I
- Calculus I
- College Physics II
- Additional Humanities or Social Science
- Organic Chemistry I
- Physical Chemistry I
- Secondary Science Methods and Techniques
- Education Technology
- Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management
- Biostatistics and Experimental Design
- Organic Chemistry II
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education
- Culturally Diverse Practicum
- Educating Exceptional Students
- Developmental Psychology
- Elements of Biochemistry
- Integrated Science Capstone
- Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
- Educational Psychology
- Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues
- Literacies
- Student Teaching (Secondary)
Meet the advisor
Science
- Rhoades Science Center 332
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.