Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Do more than experiment and analyze. Spark the love of science in the next generation.
The BS Ed. in Chemistry Education prepares highly qualified teachers of chemistry. You’ll be certified to teach high school chemistry once all degree requirements and assessments are passed. At Southeast, our education students have an exceptional program of professional preparation including field experiences, theory, and pedagogy courses.
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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$73k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a secondary school teacher is $73,700.
$103k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a postsecondary chemistry teacher is $103,030.
$70k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a middle school teacher is $70,040.
As a chemistry education major, you’ll prepare to lead your own classroom, gaining subject area knowledge as well as expertise in all areas of education. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.
To be eligible for enrollment in the majority of courses offered by the Teacher Preparation Program
and required for a teaching degree (BSE, BSFCSE, BME), students must be admitted to the Teacher
Preparation Program (TPP). Students should apply for admission to the TPP upon having met the following entrance criteria:
*Students already admitted to the University should take the MoGEA instead of re-taking the
ACT
The state of Missouri has high expectations for future educators. Students matriculating into education programs must meet the following standards to be recommended for licensure following degree completion.
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in both the area of content expertise and pedagogy courses. In addition, students must pass the Missouri Content Exam and the Missouri Educator Evaluation System for recommendation for licensure. Students must also fulfill other assessments such as a dispositions profile and be cleared through an FBI background check.
Milestone: Maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA
Milestone: Maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA, Passing score MoGEA, Complete MEP
Milestone: Passing score Mo. Content Exam; GPA in major 3.0
Milestone: Passing score Mo Content Exam, MoPTA, 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.0 GPA in Education and content courses
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
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Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
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