Chemistry or Chemistry/Physical Science Teacher Certification

The College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to explore teaching at the secondary level as a career option. The student’s academic advisor in the Dean’s Office for Undergraduates and Student Advising in GAB, Room 220, can assist students with specific requirements for teacher certification.

Requirements utilizing the BA degree in Chemistry with Certification in Chemistry:

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Chemistry.

Requirements utilizing the BA degree in Chemistry with Certification in Physical Science:

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Physical Science.

Requirements utilizing the BS degree in Chemistry with Certification in Chemistry:

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Chemistry.

Requirements utilizing the BS degree in Chemistry with Certification in Physical Science:

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Physical Science.

Additional Requirements:

See major for additional course work and GPA requirements

Students must also complete the required 21 hours in upper-level education courses (EDSE 3800 , EDSE 3830 , EDSE 4060 , EDSE 4070 , EDSE 4108 , EDSE 4118 , EDSE 4840 ) and meet all GPA requirements to apply for state certification. In order to enroll for the first required education course, the student must make application to the certification program in the College of Education in Matthews Hall, Room 105

All state certification requirements and information on required examinations is available on the web site of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), www.tea.state.tx.us.