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About the Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Degree Program

On Campus

If you have a passion for chemistry and a drive to introduce it to the next generation of scientific minds, UNK's Chemistry teaching degree is the next step in your career journey.

The faculty in both the Department of Chemistry as well as the College of Education believe in the importance of hands-on learning experiences. Whether it's time spent in the laboratory working with state-of-the-art research equipment or in classrooms working with students during early field experiences and student teaching, you'll graduate with the knowledge and experience needed to excel as an educator.

After completing the requirements, program graduates will be fully qualified to teach chemistry in grades 7-12 at middle or high school systems or to pursue an advanced academic degree. Education degrees are a cornerstone of UNK, which has gained a reputation for producing Nebraska's top teachers for more than a century.

Important Information

Praxis:

The Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests are required for certification in Nebraska and are part of all undergraduate education programs at UNK. The Praxis Subject Assessments are also required for certification in Nebraska.

AETP:

Nebraska’s Attracting Excellence to Teaching Program provides forgivable loans to eligible students who are working toward initial certification.

Student Teaching:

Arrangements are made for students who qualify to complete their student teaching requirement in schools located in Nebraska and other states. Most pre-student teaching and student-teaching field experiences take place in schools that are members of UNK Network of Partner Schools. UNK teacher candidates will complete 16 weeks (12 credit hours) of all-day student teaching. Some teacher candidates who pursue more than one endorsement will be required to complete more hours.

Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, Bachelor of Science in Education

$216

Per Credit Hour

With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition

What can you do with a Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement graduates work for.

Careers

  • 7-12 Public School Chemistry Teacher
  • 7-12 Private School Chemistry Teacher

Employers

  • Ravenna High School
  • Grand Island Northwest
  • Lexington High School
  • Holdrege High School
  • Omaha Burke

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