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Bachelor of Science

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Chemistry Education

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

Chemistry 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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  • Minor - Biology
    Supplement your Chemistry education with more general science knowledge.
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  • Minor -Athletic Coaching
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  • Minor - Health Education
    The study of molecules pair physics and chemistry well. Concentrated your education experience with physics to expand you career choices.
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  • Minor - Mathematics
    Mathematics and Chemistry are the perfect match. Add some math courses to your resumé to have more career opportunities post graduation.
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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

Where you'll study

Our Science and Mathematics programs are housed in the L.D. Rhoades Science Center that includes state of the art laboratories and STEM spaces.
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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

Teather Sundstrom

Teather Sundstrom, Ph.D.

Professor
Department

Science

Office Location
  • Rhoades Science Center 332