Teach Chemistry with Confidence

Chemistry Education Major

Prepare to teach chemistry in secondary schools.

Experience

Student teaching placements in high school settings

Licensure

Results in eligibility for high school teaching licensure

Small Class Sizes

Benefit from personalized attention and strong faculty-student mentorship.

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)

Academic Resources

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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.

Samrat Thapa, PhD

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Matthew Brynteson, PhD

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Jason Crumpton, PhD

Chair of the Chemistry Department

David Hobart, PhD

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The University of Lynchburg’s School of Professional and Applied Sciences, Leadership Studies, and Counseling has obtained full accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This accreditation signifies that the college meets the comprehensive standards for educator preparation.

The accreditation process evaluates several aspects of an educational institution, including the effectiveness of its teaching programs, the preparation of its students for careers in education, and the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and current educational practices.

As a CAEP-accredited institution, the college has demonstrated its ability to prepare its students for teaching roles in pre-K to 12th-grade education. This achievement reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high educational standards and adapting to the evolving requirements of teacher education.

This accreditation is an important milestone for the School of Professional and Applied Sciences, Leadership Studies, and Counseling, and it ensures that the college continues to provide quality education to its students.

CAEP Accountability Measures

Title II Report Cards

Licensure and Certification

Per federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Education and CAEP, we must disclose whether our educational programs are eligible for state credentialing such as certification or licensure. The University of Lynchburg has been approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education to offer 11 initial licensure programs at the undergraduate level. If you gain licensure in Virginia, it can lead to reciprocal licensure in other states and jurisdictions.

The teacher education program at the University of Lynchburg can assist you in obtaining the following types of licenses:

Elementary Education (PreK – 6th grade): Elementary Education (BS)
Secondary Education (6th – 12th grades): English Education (BA), History and Social Studies Education (BA), Mathematics Education (BS), Biology Education (BS), Chemistry Education (BA), Earth Science Education (BA)
Designated Discipline Education (PreK–12th grade): Health and Physical Education (BS)

Reciprocal Licensure and Other State Requirements

Educators who are licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible for reciprocal licensure in more than 45 states across the U.S. However, it is important to note that some states may require additional temporary, testing, or other requirements that educators must meet before teaching in that jurisdiction. To determine the necessary steps for teaching outside of Virginia, refer to the state reciprocity information or contact the Department of Education in each state.

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

Undeniably Life-Changing Stories

Kiana Darby, wearing glasses, a patterned scarf, and a denim shirt, sits at a table interacting warmly with a young boy in a striped shirt. The classroom setting includes a door with labeled cards and educational materials, creating a welcoming and focused learning environment.

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