Chemistry, M.S., Chemistry Education & Teaching Certificate

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The Master of Science in Chemistry Education with a teaching certification is overseen by the Department of Chemistry, and the education and teaching certification requirement will be overseen by the Department of Middle and Secondary Education in the College of Education and Human Development. This degree program is a joint effort by the Departments of Chemistry and Middle and Secondary Education.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the M.S. program in Chemistry, prospective students must submit the online graduate application form accessible at https://graduate.gsu.edu/how-to-apply/. The program requires:

A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Undergraduate academic transcript.
3.00 GPA minimum on all undergraduate work attempted in which letter grades were awarded
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or higher for International Applicants unless exempt (See FAQs linked below for information about exemptions)
Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application.
At least two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work and background.
Passing score on GACE Program Admission Assessment or qualify for exemption (i.e. GRE, SAT, ACT)
Complete Georgia Educator Ethics - Program Entry (350) Assessment

For more information about applying to the M.S. program in Chemistry, please see our FAQs page at https://chemistry.gsu.edu/graduate/faqs-for-prospective-students/.

Option Requirements

Satisfactory completion of:

Chemistry Coursework

CHEM 6000 - Fundamentals of Chemical Analysis , CHEM 6010 - Instrumental Analysis , CHEM 6190 - Absorption and Fluorescence Spectroscopy , or CHEM 6871 - Electrochemical Methods 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 6150 - Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry , CHEM 6110 - Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics , or CHEM 6120 - Quantum Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 6210 - Inorganic Chemistry I , CHEM 6330 - Advanced Synthesis , or EDSC 8430 - Nature of Science 3 Credit Hours

Pedagogy and Field Experiences Cohort Program Sequence

EDCI 4650 - Opening School Experience 3 Credit Hours
EDCI 6600 - Introduction to Secondary Teaching 3 Credit Hours
EDCI 7660 - Practicum I 3 Credit Hours
EDCI 7670 - Practicum II 3 Credit Hours
EDCI 7680 - Practicum III 3 Credit Hours
EDSC 6550 - Principles of Science Instruction 3 Credit Hours
EDSC 7550 - Theory and Pedagogy of Science Instruction 3 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

EXC 4020 3 Credit Hours
EPY 7080 - The Psychology of Learning and Learners 3 Credit Hours

Proficiency in an approved research skill

CHEM 6050 , CHEM 8970 , or other approved courses.

Non-credit requirement

CHEM 8960 - Chemistry Lab Supervision: Practicum in Chemistry 2 Credit Hours

Program Exit Portfolio

Each student is required to develop a digital dossier throughout the program, which documents his/her growth and learning. Portfolios will be evaluated in the fall (midpoint) and spring (final) of the cohort program sequence. To be approved for certification, the student must earn a passing score on all required elements of the portfolio.