Accredited Online Chemistry Programs
Western Governors University will train students
through its chemistry programs
to become
chemists,
biochemists,
analytical research chemists,
chemistry professors, etc.
and set them up well for future employment.
At present, there are 79,910 people employed as
chemists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$72,740.
Biochemists and biophysicists make on average $88,550
per year and there are about 22,860
of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chemistry Common Job Tasks
- creating new products and processes or improve existing ones
- preparing instructions for plant workers
- developing techniques and study the relationships and interactions
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B.A. in Science (5-12 Chemistry)
Our online chemistry degree prepares you to teach high school chemistry. The B.A. in Science (Chemistry, 5-12) with its specialization in chemistry teaches you the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, and teaching methods necessary to become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher.
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent (GED). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
For undergraduate programs, a personal evaluation of your transcripts from prior colleges will be needed to determine whether you will be able to clear any degree requirements. See below for more specific guidelines. |
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M.A. in Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)
Our online chemistry master’s degree will help you reach students in new ways. The M.A. in Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12) with its specialization in chemistry prepares you for secondary certification to teach high school chemistry. You will become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher trained in advanced chemistry and science teaching methods.
| Concentration |
(5-12 Chemistry) |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's degree |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
WGU does not accept transfer credit at the graduate (master’s) level. |
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