Chemistry, Secondary Education

Overview

The Chemistry, Secondary Education program of University of West Georgia can be combined with a minor or second major that prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in addition to laboratory positions and include the following: with business – technical sales; with biology or geology – environmental studies, industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school – patent law; with education – middle school or high school teaching.

Objectives

Upon completion of this degree program the student will have acquired:

• competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and biology;

• the ability to carry out experimental protocols and analyze and interpret data;

• the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations;

• proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry;

• adequate preparation to compete successfully to be able to reach middle grades or high school science; and

• understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.