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Chemistry (BS) - Secondary Education

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Do you want to share your love of chemistry with others? Graduates of the Chemistry (BS) - Secondary Education degree at Appalachian State University are prepared to teach chemistry at the high school level. Based on the reputation of the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Appalachian’s Reich College of Education teacher preparation program, students often receive multiple job offers and can work at the high school of their choice.

Appalachian’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences is an accredited program of the American Chemical Society (ACS), and students are able to graduate with an ACS certificate.  Its programs are multi-disciplinary and combine innovative and intellectually challenging curriculum, scholarship and service/engagement opportunities that employ state-of-the-art technologies. About half of all chemistry majors conduct research directly with a faculty member and present at national or regional conferences.  There is no graduate program in chemistry at Appalachian, so the 29 faculty members focus entirely on undergraduates.

After Graduation

Employment: Most graduates go directly into teaching. Graduates of this degree often receive multiple job offers and can work at the high school of their choice.

Career Exploration website

Professional Licensure

This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.

If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@appstate.edu or 828-262-7559.

People

  • Faculty Profile: Dr. Dale Wheeler
    Faculty Profile: Dr. Dale Wheeler

    Among the faculty for introductory chemistry courses is Dr. Dale Wheeler, whose research into organometallic synthetic techniques has applications for optical and electro-optical devices in the telecommunications and optical data-processing industries.

    Meet more faculty

Courses

  • Program of Study
    Program of Study
  • Four Year Guide
    Four Year Guide

    – click on the pdf for your major

  • NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide
    NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide

Related Programs

  • Chemistry (BA)
  • Chemistry (BS) - Certified Chemist
  • Chemistry (BS) - Environmental
  • Chemistry (BS) - Fermentation Sciences
  • Chemistry (BS) - Forensic Science
  • Chemistry (BS) - Individually Designed
  • Chemistry (BS) - Marketing and Business
  • Chemistry (BS) - Biochemistry

Minors

A minor is optional.

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Engagement Outside the Classroom

Forensic Science Club – for students interested in forensic science, computer forensics, toxicology or a career in law enforcement.

Appalachian Chemical Society – the campus chapter of the American Chemical Society.

Global Learning

Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.

All education majors at Appalachian have an option to perform their student teaching abroad. In addition, depending on their research topic chemistry majors are allowed to conduct research with faculty at any of Appalachian’s international partners.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Appalachian’s Teacher Education Program is required.

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Why Appalachian?

  • Students in this degree often receive multiple job offers and work at the high school of their choice.
  • By taking CHE 3520 Instructional Assistance, students gain supervised teaching experience in an Appalachian chemistry classroom.
  • Students can become qualified to teach other physical sciences by taking additional courses in either Biology, Geology or Physics.
  • Opportunities to conduct research with faculty prepare students for other chemistry career paths, if they ever choose to leave teaching.
  • Appalachian has been training quality educators for more than 100 years and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Location

Boone campus only

Careers

The American Chemical Society details career options in industry, academia, government, non-profit and entrepreneurship. Learn more >

Some of these education-related jobs may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree:

  • Adult Education Teacher
  • Chemistry Educational Researcher
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Education and Training Administrator
  • Education Management Specialist
  • Educational Materials Sales Representative
  • Science Writer
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Training Specialist
  • Tutor
  • Vocational Instructor

View more career possibilities

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Contacts

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Petia Bobadova
Chair
bobadovap@appstate.edu
828-262-8478

  • A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

    The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences offers a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with eight different concentrations and an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in fermentation sciences. The department’s programs prepare students to attend graduate and professional schools, as well as for employment in the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries and other business sectors.

  • College of Arts and Sciences

    Appalachian’s Largest College

    The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the university's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.

    By the Numbers

    • 1/3 of the degrees awarded at Appalachian
    • More than 70% of general education courses are taught in the college
    • 93 majors offered
    • 53 minors offered
    • 6,411 undergraduate majors
    • More than 460 full-time faculty members
    • 41,203 living alumni
    • $8,754,800 awarded to the college in external grants during the 2020–21 academic year
    • $236,914 awarded to students through 6 collegewide scholarships and 98 departmental scholarships for the 2020–21 academic year

    Graduate Programs

    Accelerated Master’s program opportunities are available in pursuing a master's degree in 12 selected areas: Appalachian Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, English, Geography and Planning, History, Mathematics, Romance Languages (French/Spanish), Political Science, Psychology (Experimental Science) and Public Administration. Other master’s degrees, graduate certificates and specialist degrees are listed on Appalachian’s School of Graduate Studies website.

    Top Employment Sectors

    • Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools
    • Federal, State and Local Government
    • Justice, Public Order and Safety Activities
    • Computer Systems Design and Related Services
    • Legal Services
    • Health Care
    • Biotech/Engineering
    • Elementary and Secondary Schools
    • Nonprofit Organizations

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