Chemistry Education


Why Pursue Chemistry Education?
It’s always fun to see how a young mind reacts when it encounters the challenge and curiosity of science – and perhaps no other science offers that challenge more than chemistry. Teaching students to address and discover all aspects of chemistry can be wonderfully rewarding. It is also in high demand, as the state of Georgia suffers from a deficit of qualified chemistry teachers. That is why Piedmont University is ready to help you fill that void and help the next generation of scientists.
Piedmont's undergraduate chemistry education program addresses the continuing shortage of highly qualified teachers in Georgia. Advisors, selected for both their teaching skill and experience in high school classrooms, model techniques proven to work in high school settings when teaching their college content courses. And Piedmont chemistry education students will leave prepared to teach a whole range of students in grades 6-12.

How a Piedmont Chemistry Education Degree Helps You
A degree in Chemistry Education equips you with a strong foundation in both chemical principles and effective teaching strategies, enabling you to inspire and educate others in scientific thinking. It also opens doors to careers in teaching, curriculum development, science communication, and even roles in industry or research that value clear communication and a solid grasp of chemistry.
- Graduate with a degree that is in high demand across the state of Georgia.
- Learn how to challenge and enrich young adult minds – both through classroom education and real-world training.
- Learn the impact that diversity has on schooling and consider the implications on teaching and learning.
- Spend a year honing your craft with an apprentice teaching position.
More About Chemistry Education
Learn more about Chemistry Education and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Piedmont University students will balance their time between education coursework and curriculum dedicated to chemistry. It is part of a dedicated concentration of study that is designed to provide candidates with the requisite knowledge of the subject but also an understanding of the young adult students they will go on to teach. As a result, Piedmont chemistry education students will spend time at our College of Education and School of Arts & Sciences. They will also undergo a full year of apprentice teaching with a school system.
Piedmont University education advisors are selected for both their teaching skill and experience in high school classrooms. They are important to our students’ success because they model techniques proven to work in high school settings when teaching their college content courses. That’s why our curriculum produce teachers who have more hands-on experience; the program enables candidates to observe and assist with teaching in 6-12th grade classrooms. Candidates also study and reflect upon the knowledge, skills, and dispositions (habits of mind) required for successful teachers both in their college classes and during fieldwork.
School systems across the state of Georgia – both public and independent – are constantly in search of science teachers. And science is a key component of modern education. That means there are several opportunities available for qualified chemistry educators, and Piedmont graduates find themselves in a marketable situation.
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Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward becoming a Chemistry Education student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in education and the natural sciences.