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Strengthen your chemistry knowledge. Strengthen your classroom.

The graduate chemistry education certificate provides accessible graduate-level chemistry coursework designed for current high school science teachers and other educators seeking to strengthen their chemistry knowledge.

The program supports professional development and provides the foundation needed to teach Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and general chemistry courses at the secondary or postsecondary level.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Are a high school science teacher seeking professional development and/or the qualification to teach college-level chemistry courses.
  • Are looking to enhance your chemistry content knowledge to create more productive, effective learning spaces in your classroom.
  • Want to learn how to integrate research and a discovery mindset into secondary education.
  • Have an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biology or related fields, with an inquisitive mind.
  • Need a flexible program that blends online coursework with a minimal-disruption summer research experience on campus.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Teacher at the high school or college level
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