Teach Chemistry with Confidence
Chemistry Education Major
Prepare to teach chemistry in secondary schools.
Education College of Distinction
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Education
Are you interested in pursuing a career in science education? If so, the chemistry education major at the University of Lynchburg is the perfect program for you! Our program will give you a broad foundation in chemistry and extensive teacher training.
This program will teach basic chemistry concepts like atomic structure, chemical reactions, and organic chemistry. You’ll also take education courses that offer essential training in educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management. Hands-on student teaching placements in real-world classroom settings will put your skills into action and ready you for your teaching career.
Experienced educators will guide you and help you to develop the confidence to excel as a high school chemistry teacher. Upon completion, candidates will be eligible for a high school teaching license.
Curriculum and Resources
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Actuarial Science (BS)
What Jobs Can I Get With an Actuarial Science Degree?
Actuaries work to predict future events by analyzing data. They’re responsible for assessing risk and uncertainty using mathematical models that quantify potential outcomes. They might predict things like how many people will die from a certain disease next year, or estimate the cost of natural disasters. In other words, there’s a lot more to actuarial science than you might think!
Actuarial Science Careers and Salaries
Actuarial science is a career that is ever-growing and with potential for high salaries. If you would like to know more about the field, read on! Actuarial science has been described as “the art of predicting the future.”
- Actuarial consultant: $85,651
- Business analyst: $75,894
- Insurance actuarial analyst: $76,229
- Investment analyst: $86,253
- Risk analyst: $62,545
- Underwriter: $72,525
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
As a Lynchburg chemistry education student, you'll:
Understand important chemistry concepts and learn how to apply them in real-life situations.
Gain hands-on teaching skills by participating in laboratory experiments and teaching practice sessions.
Work with experienced faculty to create engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
Grow your skills through student teaching placements in high school settings.
Graduate ready to inspire the next generation of scientists and impact education.
“My favorite part about being in the chemistry department is the relationships that I have developed with the chemistry professors. They go beyond just being teachers and strive to be mentors and friends to the students. "
-Joshua Welfare '16
