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Chemistry for Teacher Licensure

Prepare to teach chemistry in grades 9-12 through advanced science coursework, teaching methods and classroom experience. Small classes and faculty mentoring support your path to Illinois teacher licensure.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science with Teacher Licensure
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
134 Total, 107 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary
Chemistry for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Chemistry for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Comprehensive exposure and experience with all fields of chemistry
  • Specialty courses including Practicum in Chemistry and Methods of Teaching Physical Sciences
  • Significant coursework in other physical sciences including biology, physics and earth sciences
  • Valuable experience in mastering communication skills, by giving chemistry seminar and writing lab reports
  • Organizational and data analysis skills emphasized
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Chemistry for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Chemistry for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Tutoring and stockroom assistance positions available
  • Conducting demos through chemistry clubs and organizations
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Hands-On Experience, Chemistry for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Chemistry for Teacher Licensure combines broad preparation in chemistry with the professional coursework required to teach at the secondary level. It is a fit if you love chemistry, enjoy explaining ideas and want to inspire high school students.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
3154 Physical Sciences
217-581-5906
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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