Overview
Designed for working chemists, but open to all bachelor's degree holders, this master's program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The Secondary Education Certification - Chemistry program from California University of Pennsylvania also have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954. We are continuing with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Take a fast track to a rewarding teaching career.
- Learn the latest advancements in secondary education pedagogy while expanding your mastery of chemistry.
- Complete secondary education chemistry certification and your master's degree in four semesters of classes and one semester of student teaching.
- Acquire career experience through extensive fieldwork in assigned local classroom and student teaching.
Degree Benefits
Graduate degree courses in pedagogy give you mastery of proven practices in chemistry education, and content-specific classes expand your expertise of chemistry and related disciplines if needed. You'll also gain extensive hands-on experience through fieldwork and student teaching.
- Study chemistry curriculum development techniques and how to use the Standards Aligned System (SAS).
- Learn top strategies in lab and classroom management.
- Master classroom technology for teaching chemistry.
- Deepen your knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, instruments used in chemical experiments, and other related topics.
- Gain real-world teaching experience.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Calculus
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Experimental Chem
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical/lnstruments Methods
- Organic Chemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Chemistry Biochemistry View 434 other Masters in Chemistry in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.80 or higher (Students with a GPA below 2.80 may apply for conditional admission)
- Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution
Tuition Fee
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International
774 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 774 USD per credit and a duration of 30 months. -
National
774 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 774 USD per credit and a duration of 30 months. -
In-State
516 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 516 USD per credit and a duration of 30 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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