Pathway to teaching dual credit high school or community college chemistry
If you're a high school educator passionate about chemistry and looking to teach dual-credit or community college courses, the online Master of Arts for Teachers in Chemistry (M.A.T.) from IU Southeast is the perfect fit. This program is specifically designed for high school teachers and subject matter experts seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise to effectively teach college-level chemistry. It provides the specialized knowledge and skills required to confidently teach dual-credit courses while equipping you with advanced teaching strategies for the community college classroom.
Gain expertise in chemistry and teaching methods for the classroom
In this program at IU Southeast, you’ll combine a deep understanding of chemistry with effective teaching strategies, preparing you to educate students at the college level. You’ll study topics such as general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Along the way, you’ll gain expertise in various chemistry fields and develop problem-solving skills to help your students grasp complex chemical concepts.
Real-world skills for teaching chemistry effectively
You’ll learn how to simplify complex chemical processes and concepts to make them easier to teach and understand. Additionally, you’ll gain practical experience in designing experiments and creating engaging assignments to help students actively learn. The program also emphasizes critical analysis of chemistry-related media, so you can bring real-world examples and applications into your lessons
Areas of focus
You’ll focus on several key areas within chemistry, including general and organic chemistry, physical chemistry and thermodynamics, analytical chemistry and instrumentation, as well as inorganic chemistry and coordination chemistry. The program also covers environmental chemistry and sustainability, providing a well-rounded education that equips you to teach a broad range of chemistry topics at the college level.
Career
The M.A.T. degree in Chemistry is similar to the M.S.Ed. degree. If you’re unsure which option is best for you, feel free to reach out, and we’ll help guide you toward the most suitable path based on your career goals.
Degree Information
120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online
Degree requirements
Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific degree requirements.