除了BS Ed。，学生还可以选择完成其本科学历的学士学位或BS学位，然后进入研究生院攻读硕士课程的教学证书。教育学院有一个为期一年的研究生证书加速课程，称为“ Teach in 12”，或者学生可以选择传统的认证途径。研究生的认证课程可以申请其他中等课程，以申请中学教育的硕士学位。该部门获得了美国化学学会的认可。完成BS学位（化学或生物化学选修）的学生已获得美国化学学会的认证。BS学位是化学专业学位，获得BS学位的学生为化学行业的职业或化学研究生做好了充分的准备。该系为本科生提供了参与正在进行的研究项目的
In addition to the B.S. Ed., students may opt to complete a B.A. or B.S. degree in their discipline as an undergraduate, followed by admission to the Graduate School for Master’s level teaching certification. The College of Education has a one-year accelerated program for post-graduate certification called Teach in 12, or students can choose a traditional path to certification. Graduate coursework for certification can apply towards a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, with additional coursework. Students interested in Master’s Level teacher certification should contact the advising office (OASIS) 314-516-5937 in the College of Education. Note: To obtain teaching certification, DESE requires a 3.0 GPA in the discipline and professional education coursework, as well as a 2.75 GPA overall.<br>The St. Louis metropolitan area has long been a major center for industrial chemistry, and in the past decade it has also become vibrant in life sciences research and development. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry provides a student with the professional training needed to contribute to this dynamic industry. The B.S. degree is THE professional degree in chemistry, and students who earn the B.S. degree are well prepared for a career in the chemical industry, graduate work in the chemical sciences, medicine, business or law. The department provides opportunities for undergraduates to become involved in ongoing research projects.