Students who desire Illinois state teacher licensure will complete a double major in Chemistry and Secondary Education. However, the Illinois license in this area is much broader than a single subject. This license will entitle the student to teach the beginning level of any science class and advanced levels of Chemistry classes. Students should consult with the Science advisor and the Education Department regarding required classes. A Master of Arts (MAT) program is available with a Chemistry major. A combined Bachelor’s/MAT may be completed in five years and one summer. See the Education Department section in this catalog for more information regarding MAT.

Chemistry Major with Teaching requirements are 48 credits as follows: 

Major Requirements
CHEM 231General Chemistry I4
CHEM 232General Chemistry II4
CHEM 294Chemistry Colloquium (Two credits are required, preferably taken each semester sophomore year.)2
CHEM 336Inorganic Chemistry4
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM 355Introduction to Analytical Chemistry2
CHEM 371Physical Chemistry I4
CHEM 455Advanced Analytical Chemistry I2
or CHEM 457 Advanced Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 494Chemistry In Context2
Supporting Courses
BIOL 461General Biochemistry4
MATH 235Calculus I4
Select one of the following: 8
PHYS 221
& PHYS 222
General Physics I
and General Physics II
PHYS 231
& PHYS 232
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics II
Total Credits48

Majoring in Chemistry with Teaching requires that the student complete a second major in Secondary Education or the Pre-Licensure Secondary Education Certificate. If a student chooses to drop the Secondary Education major or the Pre-Licensure Secondary Education Certificate, they must drop the Chemistry with Teaching major and choose a standalone major in the content area.