LIU Post is proud to be a leader in producing quality chemistry teachers. It takes a highly skilled individual with the right combination of scientific know-how, communication, motivation and a passion for nurturing young minds to teach the diverse subject of chemistry to the teenage population. The 129-credit Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Chemistry prepares a new generation of teachers to cultivate and enhance student success in chemistry. This program equips you with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing you to observe licensed teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to mathematics. Chemistry education majors also participate in an exciting one-year research project, where they work closely with a faculty member to investigate a subject (or topic) relevant to the faculty member's research interests. This hands-on application of the scientific process provides graduates with excellent preparation to serve as a skilled advisor to national science competitions.<br><br>As a Chemistry education major, you will receive a thorough grounding in the science, from its conceptual bases to the most advanced techniques. You will strengthen your understanding of inorganic and organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry and quantitative analysis. You will also study calculus and analytical geometry, and an introductory, calculus-based physics course. You will learn to critically interpret scientific papers, including graphical and statistical charts and tables, as well as present material in a variety of documentation styles used in scientific journals. A two-semester Chemical Research course, conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor, will culminate in an original research report. Employment prospects for chemistry education majors are bright. There is a critical shortage of science and engineering teachers throughout the country, creating a demand for qualified graduates with a chemistry education degree. Recruiters from school districts throughout the nation seek our graduates and the LIU Post Career Services office annually sponsors an education recruitment fair for students to meet potential employers.