Bachelor's in Chemistry - High School Teaching Licensure

The Chemistry (B.A.) – Comprehensive High School Teaching Licensure program at UNC Greensboro prepares you to become a confident and effective high school chemistry teacher. Through a combination of rigorous chemistry coursework and professional training in the School of Education, you gain the scientific knowledge and teaching skills needed to lead engaging science classrooms. You develop a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, instructional methods, and real‑world classroom experience. Ultimately, you graduate ready to pursue North Carolina teacher licensure and make a meaningful impact as a STEM educator.

Bachelor’s in Chemistry High School Teaching PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Strong Preparation for North Carolina Teacher Licensure: The program integrates chemistry coursework with professional education requirements, preparing students to earn initial licensure to teach chemistry and other high school science subjects in North Carolina.
• Hands‑on Laboratory and Research Experience: Award-winning faculty mentor students in a variety of research topics. Students can pursue research internships and work as lab and research assistants.
• State-of-the-Art Equipment and Facilities: Students train in modern teaching and research labs, gaining practical skills in chemical analysis, instrumentation, and experimental design that translate directly to high school science instruction.

THE Chemistry Teaching Licensure STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• Tailored, Diverse Science Curriculum: Students complete a diverse set of courses that align with licensure requirements of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
• Practical Classroom Experiences: Students complete field placements in local high schools, gaining real‑world experience observing, assisting, and teaching in science classrooms.
• Upper‑Level Coursework in the Natural Sciences: Students take advanced courses in earth science, weather and climate, and additional sciences that strengthen their content knowledge for teaching.
• Interdisciplinary Preparation Across Chemistry and Education: Students complete coursework not only in chemistry, mathematics, and geography, but also in the School of Education, gaining essential skills in pedagogy, classroom management, and instructional design.

AFTER GRADUATIng with a B.A. in Chemistry – High School Teaching Licensure Degree

Graduates of the Chemistry (B.A.) – Comprehensive High School Teaching Licensure program at UNC Greensboro enter the field with strong foundations in chemistry, hands‑on laboratory experience, and professional preparation through the School of Education. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates qualify for the initial North Carolina teaching licensure based on UNCG’s recommendation.

Many alumni go on to teach chemistry, physical science, and general science in public and private schools across North Carolina and beyond. In addition, graduates expand their impact through roles in STEM education outreach, curriculum support, or science communication. Others continue their studies in graduate programs.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

• High school chemistry teacher
• High school physical science teacher
• STEM education outreach specialist
• Science curriculum or instructional support specialist
• Graduate student in education or chemistry

Get more information about Chemistry at UNCG