Chemistry Secondary Education Certification

Chemistry majors may also wish to obtain certification to teach in grades 7-12. To earn eligibility for a teaching certificate in Maryland, all program requirements for the major, concentration, and secondary education program must be met.  See Education, Secondary Education Certification for more information.

The faculty of the Education Department and the Chemistry and Physics Department will work closely with you to ensure that you are able to meet the requirements of this program.

Requirements for the Certification

At this time, in addition to the courses required for the chemistry major and the education coursework, in order to earn certification eligibility, the state of Maryland requires that students complete:

Required:

BIOL 110-129Biological Inquiry

4.0

BIOL 202Physiology of Plants & Animals

4.0

Completing the teacher education requirements may require time beyond the four years of a B.A. program.